A 20-year-old influencer has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking after being caught with a rice jar full of cocaine.
Lidiane Franco de Morais and her 17-year-old boyfriend were apprehended in the latter’s house earlier this week after police received reports of drug dealing in the area.
When they arrived at the scene, they noticed the teenage suspect behaving suspiciously and reportedly trying to prevent the officers from going into the house.
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Authorities found De Morais inside the house in Campestre, Brazil, on Tuesday (2 April), as reported on Need to Know.
One officer noticed a substance resembling marijuana on a table.
When police searched the place, they also found two portions of a substance resembling cocaine inside a wardrobe, as well as 54 vials filled with cocaine inside a rice jar.
In addition to the drugs, the officers found cash and electronic scales.
The male reportedly suspect told the police the drugs and paraphernalia were his, but his girlfriend was still arrested.
She was taken to a prison in Poços de Caldas on remand, while her boyfriend was released on bail after questioning.
De Morais’ lawyer, Weverton Ferreira, says his client is innocent.
He claims she was unaware there were drugs in the house, which is not her usual residence.
De Morais boasts more than 99,000 followers on Instagram, where she shares details about her life including snaps of a recent luxury beach break.
Other photos show her cuddling up to her boyfriend as he smokes a rolled-up item that resembles a joint.
The investigation continues.
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