Nubia Cozzolino is arrested on charges of adulterating fuel

By ETCO

Author: Flavia Lima

Source: O Globo Online - RJ - 03/10/2009

RIO - Former mayor of Magé, Núbia Cozzolino, was arrested on Friday night, accused of adulteration of fuel at a gas station in Piabetá, Magé district, in Baixada Fluminense. According to the deputy delegate of the 66th DP (Piabetá), Adriano Leal, the mixture of alcohol in gasoline was 3% above what was allowed.

The delegate stipulated a R $ 6 bond, but Núbia will answer for the crime in freedom. During the night, residents protested against the arrest of the former mayor at the door of the police station.

Núbia Cozzolino was removed from office in September, accused of conspiracy and conspiracy. The former mayor was denounced last year by the Public Ministry for fraud in the municipality's payroll and in bids on the purchase of school uniforms.