The individual, who was on preventive detention for YABA trafficking, a drug made in Asia, had already been arrested in 2021, in possession of the same amphetamines.
An Asian citizen was in preventive detention after being detained in São Teotónio, county of Odemira, in possession of 2.830 YABA tablets, a combination of methamphetamine and caffeine, that makes that drug even more powerful and addictive.
Or individual, of 40 year old, Now register, was arrested last friday, following an unexpected operation by soldiers from the GNR Territorial Post of São Teotónio and after an inspection of the vehicle, which was later seized, the narcotic was detected, having still been confiscated 663,07 euro cash, a melee weapon, two precision scales, 109 blister bags for packing tablets and other articles used in drug trafficking.
The fact that the individual holds such a large amount of YABA, a drug manufactured in Southeast and East Asia, is seen by the authorities as a consequence of the existence of a large community from that continent in the municipality of Odemira, represented by thousands of Nepalese citizens, India, Thailand and Bangladesh.
Has learned the JN, the individual resides in Beja, and in February of last year he had been arrested in the possession of 250 methamphetamine tablets, at the time he was also present in court and was released, but, subject to periodic presentations.
Although the arrest took place in the municipality of Odemira, but given that the previous process was running under the aegis of the Public Ministry (MP) Beja, the detainee was present on Saturday at the court of this city, I have been ordered to preventive detention, collecting the Prison Beja.
In addition to the military of the Territorial Post of São Teotónio, the action had the reinforcement of operatives from the Criminal Investigation Nucleus (NIC) da GNR they Odemira.
Which is yaba? Yaba is a meth combination (a powerful and addictive stimulant) and caffeine, which in Thai means "crazy medicine". It is produced in Southeast and East Asia and is a very popular drug in Asian communities..
how is yaba? Yaba is sold as pills. These pills are usually no bigger than a pencil eraser.. they are colorful, usually reddish-orange or green.
what are the risks? Overdoses can cause hyperthermia (elevated body temperature), convulsions and death. Individuals who use yaba may also have episodes of violent behavior, paranoia, anxiety, confusion and insomnia.
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