Military police from the 24th Battalion arrested a 21-year-old man for drug trafficking in the Jardim Liberdade neighbourhood of Cuiabá on Monday 9 November 2026.[1][2] Police acted on anonymous reports that a man was operating a drug distribution point from a quitinete, or studio flat, where users were frequently seen arriving and leaving.[3][2] When officers arrived at the address, they spotted the suspect standing outside the residence, and he attempted to run back inside before officers intercepted and detained him.[3][2]

A personal search of the man uncovered one portion of marijuana in his possession.[3][2] Officers then searched the studio flat and found another 13 portions of marijuana stored inside a refrigerator.[3][2] Police also seized packaging materials used to prepare narcotics for sale and 5,500 reais in banknotes, which investigators stated came from drug sales.[3][2] In total, the 24th Battalion seized 14 portions of marijuana during the operation.[4][2]

Following the seizure, officers placed the suspect under arrest and transported him to the Central de Flagrantes in Cuiabá to record the incident and initiate legal proceedings.[3][2] The seized drugs, cash, and packaging materials were presented alongside the suspect to the competent authorities for formal registration.[4]