Feb 18 • 14:20 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Teenager rescued after being kidnapped by drug dealer in Cuiabá

A 16-year-old girl was rescued by the Military Police in Cuiabá after reporting being held captive and abused by her 21-year-old drug dealer boyfriend.

In a troubling incident in Cuiabá, Brazil, a 16-year-old girl was rescued by the Military Police after she reported being held captive and abused by her 21-year-old boyfriend, who was a drug dealer. The police were alerted to the situation and dispatched a team from the Tactical Mobile Round (Rotam) to a known drug trafficking location where the girl was kept. Upon arriving, the officers found the house locked, and the girl was able to communicate with them and confirm her distress.

The teenager revealed that she had entered a relationship with the suspect, which soon devolved into a nightmare characterized by physical and psychological abuse. She described a series of threats from the dealer, making it impossible for her to leave or seek help. At the time of the rescue, she was found with visible bruises and injuries consistent with ongoing abuse, indicating the severity of her situation and the risks she faced.

This case brings to light the pressing issue of domestic violence and the ramifications of relationships with individuals involved in criminal activities. The police's prompt action not only saved the young girl from further harm but also highlighted the importance of vigilance and intervention in similar cases. The ongoing investigation will likely focus on the suspect’s activities in drug trafficking and the broader implications for community safety.

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