Police arrest couple for drug trafficking after pursuit in Santa Catarina

The 12th Military Police Battalion arrested a 20-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman for drug trafficking in the Camboriú and Balneário Camboriú regions. The incident began in the Monte Alegre neighborhood of Camboriú after intelligence reports. During the attempted approach, the driver of a Fiat Mobi fled through various streets, driving against traffic and endangering pedestrians and other motorists.

The pursuit ended in the Estados neighborhood of Balneário Camboriú. Police seized a .380 caliber Taurus pistol, six rounds of ammunition, 6 grams of cocaine, and 57 grams of marijuana. Subsequent searches at two addresses in Camboriú led to the seizure of an additional 39 grams of cocaine, 285 grams of marijuana, two precision scales, and other drug trafficking materials. The suspects were taken to the Civil Police Station.