Former UFC women’s Strawweight fighter, Livinha Souza was arrested last Thursday.
She was taken in after after being accused of being involved in drug trafficking and illegal possession of a weapon.
Police received an anonymous tip off and arrested her after discovering a .380 pistol, 59 bullets, marijuana and anabolic steroids.
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Souza’s lawyer, Glaucio Dalponte Mattiole, provided a statement to MMAFighting in which their client denies any involvement in drug trafficking.
The search and seizure operation carried out yesterday at the home of Livia was based on alleged anonymous complaints.
“During the operation, a quantity of marijuana was seized, a substance that she uses, as publicly declared previously. It’s worth noting that Livia was the first UFC fighter in Brazil to be sponsored by a CBD company and is a public defender of the legalization of marijuana.

“Livia is at the disposal of the courts and has already provided the necessary clarifications, reaffirming her interest in demonstrating that she is a user of the substance.
“Regarding the firearm mentioned, we clarify that it was acquired in the past. However, due to a series of setbacks, it has not yet been possible to regularize its possession
“The fighter will continue to cooperate fully with the authorities, trusting that the investigation of the facts will allow us to unequivocally conclude that there are no irregularities or crimes attributed to her by the Civil Police.
‘The Brazilian Gangsta’ amassed a record of 14-4 in MMA and fought 6 times in the UFC (3 wins, 3 losses).