Feb 19 β€’ 16:25 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

Woman identifies herself as a sex worker and says she used the house where the police seized a gun and drugs to sleep in Montes Claros

A woman claimed she was a sex worker and was using a house in Montes Claros for sleeping when police seized drugs and firearms during a raid.

In Montes Claros, Brazil, police conducted a raid on a house where drugs, ammunition, and bulletproof vests were found. During the operation, a 29-year-old woman identified herself as a sex worker, stating she had been using the property solely for sleeping. The police were originally investigating a robbery and received tips about suspects being present at the location. Upon arriving, officers found evidence of drug use and attempted to contact the residents, but no one answered the door.

The police were informed by witnesses that the current occupants of the residence had moved in recently. Upon entering the premises with the woman's consent, officers discovered marijuana on a table outside and other contraband inside. The woman claimed to have come from another city to work in the area, which raises questions about the local sex trade and the conditions under which such workers operate.

This incident highlights ongoing issues with drug-related crimes in Brazil, particularly in urban areas like Montes Claros. It underscores not only the challenges law enforcement faces in managing organized crime but also the socio-economic factors that lead individuals into precarious situations, such as sex work, often tied to drug use and trafficking.

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