A six-year-old girl and a 15-year-old teenager were taken in by the Tutelary Council after police discovered their mother allegedly using and selling drugs in their presence.
In São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, a six-year-old girl and a 15-year-old adolescent were taken into protective custody after a report alleged that their 35-year-old mother was using and selling drugs while in the presence of her children. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, led to an immediate response from the police following a complaint lodged with the Child and Youth Court, highlighting concerns about the mother's negligence towards her daughters. During the police investigation, suspicions arose that the mother had been taking her daughters to bars frequented by drug users, and there were claims that the older daughter might also be involved in drug use and sales along with her mother.
Upon arrest, police found marijuana hidden in a kitchen cabinet and seized the drugs, prompting the intervention of the Tutelary Council. The mother reportedly stated that she sold drugs to cover rent and support her children, illustrating the difficult socioeconomic circumstances that may have contributed to her actions. The case underscores broader issues of child welfare and the legal system's role in protecting vulnerable children from potentially harmful environments. Authorities are now tasked with ensuring the safety of the children while addressing the underlying factors contributing to the mother's drug-related activities.
