Manoel Urbano police arrest mother of missing 9-month-old baby

The Civil Police of Acre have arrested the mother of a 9-month-old baby who has been missing since September 23 in Manoel Urbano. The arrest was carried out in the São Francisco neighborhood following a court order as part of the ongoing investigation into the child's disappearance.

The investigation has already seen the arrest of the baby's uncle. Meanwhile, the father of the child, Weslley Almeida, has called for authorities to investigate the mother's conduct, alleging she left the child in the care of individuals using alcohol and drugs. These allegations remain subject to police verification.

A task force including civil and military police, firefighters, and local residents is continuing search efforts in the region. The operation is utilizing tracking dogs, including a trained dog named Poran, to navigate difficult terrain in an attempt to locate the infant.