Federal deputy candidate arrested for trafficking in Alexandria

Wender Andrade, a federal deputy candidate for Mobiliza, was arrested in the act in Alexandria, in the Alto Oeste region of Rio Grande do Norte, on suspicion of drug trafficking. The arrest occurred during the execution of search and seizure warrants investigating threats to voters and candidates in the region.

search and seizure warrants linked to the candidate

The warrants were issued by the 41st Electoral Zone and executed at addresses linked to the candidate in the urban and rural areas of Alexandria. During the searches, police officers found substances similar to marijuana, including two larger bricks and several portioned shares, as well as cash.

arrest on suspicion of drug trafficking

Based on the material found, Wender Andrade was arrested in the act on suspicion of drug trafficking. The seized items were sent to the police station for the appropriate procedures. The total amount of drugs and cash seized was not disclosed.

investigation into criminal organization

In addition to the in-flagrante arrest, the Civil Police states that the candidate is suspected of being part of a criminal organization operating in the region. According to the investigation, he was allegedly responsible, among other duties, for storing narcotics intended for the group.

threats to voters and candidates

The investigation is also looking into potential threats against voters and candidates in Alto Oeste, including via social media. The Civil Police indicates that these actions allegedly occurred within the context of a criminal organization's operations and may have aimed to interfere with the free exercise of political rights and the electoral campaign.

continuation of investigations

The investigations are ongoing to clarify Wender Andrade's potential involvement in the criminal organization and the electoral-related threats, as well as to identify other possible suspects. The candidate remains at the disposal of the justice system. Information that could assist the investigations can be shared anonymously through the Hotline (Disque Denúncia) 181.

With information from Tribuna do Norte, Agora RN, and Portal 98 FM Natal.