Guaçuí police arrest mother and daughter for illegal weight loss drug sales

A nursing technician and her mother were arrested in Guaçuí, Espírito Santo, for the illegal sale and administration of weight loss medications that lack authorization from Anvisa, Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency.

Following investigations triggered by social media monitoring and anonymous reports, Civil Police executed search warrants at two residences. Authorities seized various substances, including Vittatirze, Tirzepatide, and several other compounds such as BPC-157 and Tesamorelin. Some items were found refrigerated, suggesting they had been recently removed for use or transport.

The investigation revealed that the duo used social media profiles and closed groups to market the products, which were allegedly brought from Paraguay. The nursing technician, who reportedly worked at a local hospital, was involved in delivering and clandestinely administering the substances to clients. Both women have been charged with crimes against public health, and the seized materials will undergo forensic analysis to determine their origin and safety.