On Tuesday, a joint operation by the Civil and Military Police in Barra Mansa led to the arrest of two suspects who were allegedly acting as lookouts for drug traffickers in the Getúlio Vargas community. The arrested individuals, one a 24-year-old and the other a 34-year-old, were caught off guard during the police operation and attempted to alert others in the criminal network, which led to their capture.

The police seized two radios tuned to the same frequency, believed to have been used for communication with drug traffickers in the region. This seizure indicates organized communication channels typically employed by drug trafficking operations. Law enforcement noted that both suspects had prior criminal records related to drug trafficking, which adds to the severity of their current charges.

After their arrest, the suspects were taken to the Barra Mansa police station, where they were charged with conspiracy to traffic drugs. They are set to be transferred to the prison system and will remain at the disposal of the judiciary. This incident highlights ongoing efforts by Brazilian law enforcement to combat drug trafficking in local communities, reflecting the continuing violence and challenges posed by organized crime in the region.