Mar 19 • 11:15 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Woman arrested with about 5 kg of marijuana in Três Rios

A woman was arrested in Três Rios, Brazil, for possession of approximately 5 kg of marijuana and other illegal items during a police raid on a suspected drug trafficking house.

In a recent police operation, a woman was arrested in the Vila Paraíso neighborhood of Três Rios, Rio de Janeiro, after approximately 5 kg of marijuana was discovered in a residence suspected of being used for drug trafficking. The Brazilian Military Police acted on intelligence reports that led them to the house, where they conducted a search and uncovered not only the marijuana but also other illegal items, including a brass knuckle, a stolen motorcycle plate, a cell phone, and two precision scales along with materials for drug packaging.

The police's findings indicate a significant drug operation within the area, with the presence of different types of drugs including cocaine and crack, as well as eight gallons of a narcotic substance known locally as 'loló.' While the woman present in the home has been taken into custody, authorities are still pursuing a second suspect who was identified but not apprehended, raising concerns about ongoing criminal activity in the local community.

This incident highlights the continuing struggle against drug trafficking in Brazil, particularly in regions like Três Rios, where local law enforcement agencies are increasingly focusing their efforts on dismantling drug networks. As the investigation progresses, the authorities hope to gather more information that could lead to further arrests and the disruption of illegal activities in the region.

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