Man arrested for smuggling medicines and electronics in Uberaba
Quick Look
- A man was arrested for smuggling medicines such as tirzepatide and testosterone, as well as electronics such as iPhones, iPad and PlayStation 5, during a police raid in Uberaba.
- The products, purchased in Paraguay without tax documentation, were seized and sent to the Federal Police.
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Why It Matters
Tirzepatide is the active ingredient in Mounjaro, a medicine approved by Anvisa for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and chronic weight control, but it can only be sold in Brazil with health registration and a medical prescription.
The vehicle was seized during the arrest of a suspect who was carrying cell phones and ampoules of tirzepatide, a medicine used for weight loss, purchased in Paraguay. According to the Military Police (PM), the suspect did not present the tax documentation for the products.
According to the PM, the suspect was nervous during the police approach and told the military that the products were for his own use. In addition to four iPhones 18 Pro Max and the medicine, the man also had an iPad and a PlayStation 5 video game in the car.
🔎 Tirzepatide is the same active ingredient present in medicines such as Mounjaro, the only brand that can be sold in Brazil. According to Anvisa, the medication is approved to treat type 2 diabetes and is also indicated, in conjunction with a low-calorie diet and increased physical activity, for chronic weight control. But use without medical supervision can cause serious health risks. In Brazil, only products registered with Anvisa can be sold, and use requires a medical prescription.
Among the medicines, the police found a box of Tirzec (tirzepatide) with four ampoules and a box of Testenat Depot (testosterone) with one ampoule.
The man was arrested in the act for smuggling, because of medicines without documentation and specific health control, and for embezzlement in relation to electronic devices without proof of customs clearance and payment of due taxes.
The seized products and the driver were taken to the Federal Police (PF) headquarters in Uberaba. g1 contacted the PF to find out if the man remains in prison and is awaiting his return.
Open Questions
- Is the suspect still in custody?
- What was the exact origin of the products in Paraguay?
- Is there an investigation into a possible smuggling network?
