Feb 27 • 22:27 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Police seize R$ 33,000, weapons, and car during operation investigating 'Químico', a suspect of drug trafficking in Piracicaba

Brazilian police seized cash, weapons, and a vehicle during an operation targeting a suspected drug trafficker known as 'Químico' in Piracicaba.

On the morning of Friday, the 27th, the Brazilian Civil Police conducted a search and seizure operation in Piracicaba, focusing on a 46-year-old man known by the nicknames 'Izi' or 'Químico'. The operation aims to investigate his alleged involvement in the trafficking, production, and distribution of illegal drugs. As of now, there have been no arrests made in connection with this operation, though the police have collected significant evidence that raises serious concerns regarding his activities, particularly those involving minors.

The police operation revealed that the suspect may have been involved not only in the manufacture of narcotics but also in supplying these substances to other traffickers, posing a larger threat to the community. During the procedure, the suspect reportedly damaged his own cellphone when he threw it to the ground in a reaction reflecting his agitation, leading police to use force temporarily to restrain him. Such behavior further indicates the level of stress he was under, possibly linked to his illicit dealings.

In addition to the seizure of R$ 33,000 in cash, officers confiscated weapons and a Fiat Mobi vehicle that the suspect allegedly used to transport drugs, linking him directly to the operations of local drug trafficking. The discoveries raise alarming questions about the extent of drug-related crime in Piracicaba and the involvement of individuals who might be engaging minors in such activities. This investigation reflects the ongoing efforts by Brazilian authorities to combat drug trafficking in the country, indicating a persistent challenge as they seek to secure communities against organized crime.

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