Duo is arrested with over 4 kg of skunk in Rio Branco

Duo is arrested with over 4 kg of skunk in Rio Branco

A joint action of the Tactical Force of the 1st and 3rd Battalions of the Military Police resulted in the arrest of Diego Lopes, 19, and Adriel Costa Dourado, 23, on Monday night (15), at Santa Fe Street, Vitória neighborhood, in Rio Branco.

The operation was triggered after anonymous report that pointed to the commercialization of drugs in the region. During the approach, the suspects tried to escape: Diego ran into a residence, while Adriel tried to escape by jumping walls and fences. Both were reached and detained.

Drugs seized by the Military Police/Photo: Contilnet

In the house, the police seized 4,228 kg of skunk. According to the PM, Diego already has two tickets for drug trafficking when he was a minor, while Adriel has a history of illegal possession of firearms.

After the seizure, the duo received a prison voice and was sent to the Flagrant Police Station (Defla), where he remains available to the court.