Mar 11 • 09:54 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Women arrested with 43 kg of marijuana in Petrolina

Two women were arrested in Petrolina, Brazil, for drug trafficking after police seized 43 kg of marijuana along with other narcotics during an operation.

In a significant drug operation in Petrolina, Brazil, two women were arrested by local police for trafficking after they were caught transporting 43 kg of marijuana, alongside 60 grams of cocaine and 200 grams of crack cocaine. The police operation was initiated following investigations that suggested the two women were part of a criminal faction, responsible for transporting drugs and recruiting other women for similar activities.

The police arrested one woman while she was in a vehicle that contained a suitcase filled with drugs. During the operation, law enforcement also conducted a follow-up search at a residence linked to the transportation of the drugs, where they found additional quantities of marijuana, cocaine, and crack. The successful operation underscores the ongoing concerns about drug trafficking in the region and highlights the involvement of organized crime in illicit drug distribution.

Both women were taken to the police station, where they were formally detained and charged for their offenses. This incident raises awareness about the issues of drug trafficking in Brazil, particularly in the Sertão de Pernambuco, a region struggling with issues of crime and drug abuse.

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