João Gordo, a 62-year-old singer and frontman of the Brazilian band Ratos de Porão, was apprehended on Sunday morning at the International Airport of Belo Horizonte, located in Confins, a suburb of Belo Horizonte. He was trying to board a flight back to São Paulo after performing in BH the previous night. The incident unfolded when airport staff detected a lighter in Gordo's luggage during an X-ray screening, which is prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage.

Upon further inspection of his bag, authorities discovered a small amount of hashish and marijuana, totaling under 5 grams. Following the discovery, João Gordo was taken into custody by the Federal Police and was brought to a separate area where he signed a Term of Occurrence (TCO) before being released. The case has drawn local media attention given Gordo's celebrity status as a notable figure in the Brazilian music scene, especially within the punk rock genre.

As of the latest updates, G1 has reported that there has been no further response from the Civil Police regarding the incident. This incident highlights ongoing discussions around drug laws in Brazil, especially relating to public figures and their accountability. With marijuana increasingly being decriminalized in various regions, this arrest may spark debate on the enforcement of existing laws against drug possession, particularly for celebrities who often face heightened scrutiny in the public eye.