Manaus Police Crack Down on Drug Trafficking Operation

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On Friday and Saturday, the Amazonas Military Police (PMAM) arrested three men and detained a teenager suspected of involvement in drug trafficking in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 150 portions of narcotics, over R$300 in cash, and precision scales. The suspects were taken to various police stations in Manaus and the municipality of Sao Sebastiao do Uatuma.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PMAM arrested three men and detained a teenager, suspected of involvement in drug trafficking, in the state of Amazonas, Brazil.
  • The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 150 portions of narcotics, including marijuana, cocaine, and oxy, as well as precision scales and over R$300 in cash.
  • The suspects were taken to various police stations in Manaus and the municipality of Sao Sebastiao do Uatuma, including the 6th Integrated Police District (DIP) and the 44th Interactive Police Station (DIP).
  • The Amazonas Military Police advises the public to immediately report any criminal activity by dialing 190, with the identity of the person reporting the crime kept confidential.

Statistics:

  • Approximately 150 portions of narcotics seized, including marijuana, cocaine, and oxy.
  • Over R$300 in cash seized.
  • Three men and one teenager detained in connection with drug trafficking.
  • 97 portions of drugs seized on Sao Luis Street in the Novo Israel neighborhood.
  • 50 Venezuelan bolivars seized in Sao Sebastiao do Uatuma.
  • 10 marijuana cigarettes seized on Manoel Urbano Street in the Educandos neighborhood.
  • 2 large amounts of crack cocaine seized in Sao Sebastiao do Uatuma.

Sources:

  • PMAM (Amazonas Military Police) news release
  • Agencia Amazonas: https://www.agenciaamazonas.am.gov.br/noticias/pmam-prende-tres-homens-e-apreende-adolescente-suspeitos-de-envolvimento-com-trafico-de-drogas/