10 kg of marijuana seized in scrubland in Pescaria, Maceio
Shock Company officers seized about 10 kg of marijuana hidden in scrubland in Pescaria, on Maceio's northern coast, after an anonymous tip during a patrol. The drugs were taken to the Central de Flagrantes, and no arrests were reported.
Military officers from the Shock Company seized approximately 10 kg of marijuana
in the Pescaria neighbourhood on the northern coast of Maceio.[1]The officers
were on ostensive patrol when they received an anonymous tip saying drugs were
hidden in a wooded area.[1][2]
Teams went to the indicated location and searched the scrubland, where they
found approximately 10 kg of marijuana.[1]The seized drugs were collected and
taken to the Central de Flagrantes for the applicable legal procedures.[1][2]No
suspects were reported arrested during the operation.[1][2]The Civil Police was tasked with investigating the origin of the drugs and identifying who hid them in the scrubland.[2]
Photos and video
Police photo of the approximately 10 kg of marijuana found hidden in scrubland in Pescaria, Maceio.Photo details
Outlets report conflicting quantities for the seizure: BNews Alagoas reported approximately 10 kg, while Alagoas 24 Horas reported approximately 4.55 kg.
Alagoas 24 Horas reported that the drugs were located on Monday night, 9 November 2026, while the initial report used the 10 November publication date.
No suspects have been identified or arrested, and no court outcome beyond referral to the Central de Flagrantes was reported.
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