On the morning of October 24, the Civil Police of Coroados, São Paulo, conducted a significant operation aimed at combating drug trafficking, resulting in the arrest of nine suspects. Authorities executed 11 arrest warrants, capturing three women and six men, two of whom were fugitives from justice, highlighting the extensive impact of organized crime in the region. The investigation revealed that the arrested individuals had initially presented themselves as drug dependents but were found to be deeply implicated in the local drug trade. Evidence gathered from cell phone data, testimonies, and payment records uncovered their direct involvement in trafficking operations. This shift in understanding illustrates the complexities of addiction and its intersection with organized crime. Further details from the investigation indicated that the drugs being trafficked originated from Birigui, São Paulo, and were distributed in Coroados. The arrested group was actively involved in the procurement, transportation, and distribution of narcotics in the area. Alongside the arrests, police seized additional evidence, including more drugs and mobile phones, indicating a significant blow to local drug operations.