A fugitive was successfully arrested in Itaueta, located in the eastern part of Minas Gerais, during a targeted operation by the Military Police. The operation was initiated based on intelligence that indicated the suspect was heavily involved in drug trafficking activities in an area known as Morro do Peroba. Although the fugitive did not have any drugs on him at the time of the arrest, he cooperated with the authorities and directed them to a nearby site by a telecommunication tower, where illicit substances were buried.

At the location pointed out by the fugitive, police unearthed a significant stash of drugs, including 106 pouches of cocaine, two additional packages of the same substance, and 95 crack cocaine stones, along with a scale for weighing the drugs. The drugs were found concealed in a bag that had been buried underground. This event highlights ongoing issues with drug trafficking in this region and the collaborative efforts of law enforcement to mitigate such criminal activities.

The arrested man already had an outstanding arrest warrant related to drug trafficking. Following his apprehension, he was taken to the Civil Police station in Resplendor for processing. This incident not only underscores the persistent challenges posed by drug-related crimes in Brazil but also showcases the importance of police operations that rely on community intelligence to address and disrupt drug trafficking networks in the area.