Civil Police officers in Bauru arrested a 25-year-old man for drug trafficking on the afternoon of Wednesday 11 November 2026.[1] The arrest came during a search-and-seizure warrant at a house in the Jardim Vitória neighbourhood.[1] The operation was run by the General Investigations Sector (SIG) of the Judicial Police Centre (CPJ).[1] It followed an investigation into reports of illegal firearm possession, possible drug sales and handling stolen goods at the address.[1]

Police said their inquiries found movement typical of drug dealing, which supported their request for the court warrant.[1] Officers found the suspect in front of the property.[1] After being told about the warrant, he admitted there were drugs inside.[1] The search found several portions of marijuana and a precision scale.[1]

The man was arrested in flagrante, meaning caught in the act.[1] He was taken to the CPJ in Bauru.[1] He remained at the disposal of the courts, awaiting a custody hearing.[1]