Former List, Livinha Souza is arrested in the interior of São Paulo

The former fighter of UFC, LIVINHA SOUZA33, was arrested last week in Araraquara, in the interior of São Paulo. The athlete had a gun, ammunition, marijuana and anabolic steroids. The operation was carried out by the General Investigations Police Station (DIG).

The case was registered as illegal possession of weapon and drug trafficking. She was arrested at her residence after the police received an anonymous complaint. The fighter had no passage through the police.

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According to the delegate Renato Candido Soares told the G1Livinha was arrested with 158 grams of marijuana.

The arrest was based on an investigation that points in this regard [de tráfico de drogas]. With the completion of the inquiry all evidence collected will be presented to the judge and MP, who will decide on whether or not to continue the arrest

In a statement, the fighter’s defense claimed that she is a marijuana user and that there was no time to regularize the weapon.

Check out the defense note of the former UFC luther

The search and seizure held yesterday at the residence of Lívia fighter was based on alleged anonymous reports. During the operation, a number of marijuana was seized, a substance that it uses what has been previously declared publicly.

It is noteworthy that Lívia was the first UFC fighter in Brazil to be sponsored by a CBD company and is a public defender of marijuana legalization. Lívia is available to the court and has already provided the proper clarification, reaffirming her interest in demonstrating that she is a user of the substance.

As for the mentioned firearm, it is clarified that it was acquired in the past. However, due to a series of setbacks, it was not possible to regularize your possession so far. The fighter will continue to collaborate fully with the authorities, trusting that the facts will allow to conclude, unequivocally, by the absence of irregularities or crimes attributed to it by the Civil Police.

GLAUCIO DALPONTE MATTIOLI

Livinha Souza has not fought since 2021

Born in Araraquara, Livinha Souza debuted at MMA Professional in 2012 and soon got prominence in the sport, being champion of Invicta FC, one of the most traditional female MMA events.

Its UFC debut took place in 2018. There were two consecutive wins against Alex Chambers and Sarah Frota. Following, she was defeated by Brianna Fortino. The recovery came against Ashley Yoder. Finally, as early as 2021, she lost to Amanda Lemos and Randa Markos.