In a targeted operation against drug trafficking, the Civil Police arrested two men and apprehended two adolescents in Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, on Wednesday, the 18th. The arrests occurred at a known drug selling point in Morro da Fortaleza, located in the city center. This action was part of an investigation triggered by intelligence received regarding drug activities in the area.

The police reported that the arrested men were acting as lookouts for the drug trade, equipped with radios to warn of law enforcement's presence. The two adolescents were involved in selling the drugs, with one allegedly managing the inventory and the other engaged in the sales process. During the raid, a significant haul of narcotics was confiscated, including 250 pouches of cocaine, 140 crack stones, 119 marijuana wraps, and nine bottles of a drug known as lança-perfume, along with communications devices and cash.

This operation highlights ongoing efforts by Brazilian authorities to combat the pervasive issue of drug trafficking and associated crime in urban areas. The involvement of adolescents in such activities raises concerns about the challenges of youth engagement in drug-related crime, putting a spotlight on social and legal measures needed to address this multifaceted problem.