Rodrigo Soares arrested in Manaus drug seizure involving 2.5 tons of narcotics

drug trafficking Manaus Maria do Carmo Seffair Rodrigo Soares Amazonas election

Rodrigo Soares, known as RC Soares, was arrested in Manaus during an operation by the Amazonas Civil Police that seized approximately 2.5 tons of drugs. The narcotics were discovered inside a truck at a property linked to the suspect.

Soares had publicly identified himself on social media as the campaign coordinator for Maria do Carmo Seffair, a candidate for the Governor of Amazonas. The investigation into Soares for suspected drug trafficking has been ongoing for roughly two years.

Maria do Carmo Seffair has denied any involvement with the suspect and has formally requested the Public Ministry to conduct an independent investigation. She stated she would not tolerate attempts to link her name to criminal activity for political purposes during the election cycle.

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Amazonas Civil Police · Instituto União · Liberal Party · Manaus · Maria do Carmo · Maria do Carmo Seffair · Rodrigo Soares

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[● 2 SOURCES] Rodrigo Soares, known as RC Soares, publicly identified himself on social media as the campaign coordinator for Maria do Carmo Seffair. marioadolfo.com · fatoamazonico.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Maria do Carmo Seffair denied any involvement with the suspect and requested an independent investigation by the Public Ministry. fatoamazonico.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Rodrigo Soares had been under investigation for approximately two years regarding suspected involvement in drug trafficking. marioadolfo.com · fatoamazonico.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 2.5 tons of drugs were seized from a truck located at a property linked to Rodrigo Soares in Manaus. marioadolfo.com · fatoamazonico.com.br