On Tuesday, 17th, police arrested a 33-year-old man in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, amidst ongoing drug trafficking investigations as part of "Operation Folia." This operation aimed to clamp down on illicit activities that reportedly intensified during the carnival season. The arrest was made in the Promorar neighborhood, where intelligence data suggested that a previously deactivated drug selling point had resumed operations.

Upon arrival at the location, officers discovered a table displaying various drugs, with the suspect caught in the act of showing the illicit substances to a woman. A substantial amount of drugs was seized during the operation, including nine canisters of ' lança-perfume', 29 bottles of 'loló', 30 strips of dried herbs, 73 yellow rocks resembling crack cocaine, and 292 capsules of white powder, further highlighting the scale and seriousness of drug activity in the area.

The suspect confessed to the police that he was in fact engaged in selling the drugs, stating that it was his first day at this illegal venture. Notably, he articulated that the money he hoped to earn would be used to pay child support, a detail that adds a personal tragedy to the crime, showing how economic desperation can lead individuals to engage in unlawful activities. This incident sheds light on the continuing drug epidemic in Brazil and the challenges law enforcement faces in combating drug trafficking, especially during major cultural events such as the carnival.