Operation targets group suspected of using habeas corpus for medical marijuana use for drug trafficking and money laundering

Operation targets use of medical marijuana injunction for trafficking in the northwest of SP A Civil Police operation identified, on the morning of this Tuesday (18), a criminal group suspected of improperly using judicial authorizations for medicinal cannabis planting for the practice of drug trafficking and money laundering in the interior of São Paulo. The action, called Operation "Cannabusiness", carries out 11 search and seizure warrants, as well as orders to seize assets, valuables and confiscate properties in 14 cities in the regions of São José do Rio Preto, Bauru and Ribeirão Preto. ? Join the g1 Rio Preto and Araçatuba channel on WhatsApp The investigations began in February 2026 and were conducted by the São José do Rio Preto Sectional Police Station and the Cedral Police Station. Operation by the Civil Police of São José do Rio Preto (SP) targets a group suspected of using habeas corpus for medicinal use of marijuana for trafficking Civil Police/Disclosure According to the police, those investigated had judicial habeas corpus of a personal nature to cultivate the plant and extract cannabidiol oil for use in the treatment of serious illnesses. However, the investigation revealed that the suspects began to produce and sell derivatives of the plant for another purpose, in addition to sending cannabidiol oil to various regions of the country, including Greater São Paulo. In fact, shipments were recently seized. Civil Police operation in São José do Rio Preto (SP) targets group suspected of using habeas corpus for medicinal use of marijuana for trafficking Civil Police/Disclosure The police also identified a money laundering scheme that involved individuals and legal entities integrated into the criminal group. During the investigations, the police mapped 27 cultivation sites in the Rio Preto region to verify whether compliance with legal requirements was being respected. The agents also checked the regularity of 25 plantations belonging to patients who have authorization from the Federal Court. Operation by the Civil Police of São José do Rio Preto (SP) targets a group suspected of using habeas corpus for medicinal use of marijuana for trafficking Civil Police/Disclosure The searches take place in municipalities such as São José do Rio Preto, Mirassol, Bady Bassitt, Cedral, Uchoa, Olímpia, Arealva, Guapiaçu, Palestine, Urupês, Monte Azul Paulista, Ouroeste, Nhandeara and Cardoso. Until the last update of this report, the operation had not been closed. Operation by the Civil Police of São José do Rio Preto (SP) targets group suspected of using habeas corpus for medicinal use of marijuana for trafficking Civil Police/Disclosure