In a recent operation known as 'Shape Fake', authorities in Florianópolis arrested a woman suspected of selling unregulated weight loss medication. During the raid, 32 bottles of tirzepatide, a substance not approved for sale by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa), were seized. The woman allegedly conducted sales through social media and messaging apps, prompting police to confiscate her cellphone to gather further evidence.

The operation was executed by the Criminal Investigation Sector of the 1st Police Station in the capital, reflecting a growing concern regarding the proliferation of unregistered medications and the potential health risks associated with their use. The woman was apprehended at her home and workplace after a search warrant was enacted, and she faces serious allegations concerning public safety and illegal trade practices.

After her arrest, the woman was taken to the police station, where she was heard before being released on a R$ 5,000 bail. The police have not disclosed her identity, but they are emphasizing the importance of regulatory compliance in the sale of pharmaceuticals, particularly as the popularity of weight loss drugs increases amidst rising health consciousness.