A daycare center director in Portugal has been arrested after police discovered she was storing illegal drugs on the premises where she worked, according to authorities.
The woman, identified only by her role as director of the facility, was taken into custody alongside her boyfriend, a former mixed martial arts fighter, following a police investigation that uncovered narcotics hidden at the childcare site.
Officials confirmed both suspects are being held in preventive detention while the investigation continues. Police said the drugs were found during a routine search operation linked to broader efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.
The case has drawn public concern over the safety and oversight of childcare facilities, particularly when individuals in positions of trust are implicated in criminal activity.
Authorities have not released the name of the daycare center or disclosed the type or quantity of substances seized, citing the ongoing nature of the probe. The former MMA fighter’s identity has also not been made public.
Police emphasized that no children were present at the time of the discovery and that there is no indication any minors were exposed to the drugs or involved in the alleged activity.
The investigation remains active, with officials stating they will pursue all leads to determine the full extent of any drug-related operations connected to the suspects.
