Two individuals were arrested in Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais, during a joint operation by the Federal Revenue and the Military Police. The arrests were made on Friday morning, and the police confiscated various medications, including weight loss pens and drugs intended for in vitro fertilization. Investigations revealed that the suspects were committing fraud by falsifying a physician's signature and stamp from São Paulo to prescribe these medications illegally.

The operation highlighted serious breaches of medical regulations, as the sale of weight loss pens and other such medications is strictly controlled by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA). According to ANVISA regulations, unregistered medications can only be imported in exceptional cases and must be for personal use with a legitimate medical prescription. This crackdown underscores the importance of adhering to health regulations to ensure public safety and consumer protection.

The apprehended individuals were subsequently handed over to the Federal Police, emphasizing the collaborative efforts among Brazilian law enforcement agencies to tackle smuggling and fraudulent activities in the healthcare sector. The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced in regulating the pharmaceutical market, particularly concerning the influx of unauthorized drugs that pose risks to individuals seeking legitimate medical care.