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South American authorities conduct major drug seizures

Law enforcement agencies in South America have conducted several major drug seizures. In Brazil, police in São José dos Pinhais arrested seven individuals and seized over one ton of marijuana. The drugs were found hidden among bags of soy in a truck that reportedly originated in Paraguay.

In Argentina, Gendarmería Nacional recovered nearly 400 kilograms of marijuana from an abandoned canoe in the Misiones province near the Pindaity stream. Additionally, in Alvear, the Police of Investigations (PDI) seized an amphibious aircraft as part of a judicial investigation into drug trafficking linked to San Nicolás.

In Colombia, authorities reported the seizure of over 3.1 tons of cocaine and marijuana during operations in the Quindío and Huila regions.

Entities

Alba Posse · Argentina · Argentine National Gendarmerie · Buenaventura · Buenos Aires · Buenos Aires City Police · Cecilia Amil Martín · Colombian National Army · Colombian National Police · DEA · Ejército Nacional · Ejército Nacional de Colombia

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] Four Honduran nationals were arrested during the maritime operation in the Caribbean. hondurasalinstante.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Total cocaine seizures in Honduras for 2026 have exceeded six metric tons.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] An experimental amphibious seaplane was seized during the Argentine operation. radiomhumahuaca.com.ar · desarrollozonal.com
  • [DISPUTED] Argentine authorities dismantled a drug trafficking ring operating between San Nicolás and Rosario, arresting six people. radiomhumahuaca.com.ar · airevision.com.ar
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Colombian authorities destroyed a 1,280-meter clandestine runway and processing infrastructure in Buenaventura. www.policia.gov.co
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Honduran authorities seized 1,661 kilograms of cocaine from the fishing vessel ‘First in Line’ near the Rosalinda fishing banks. hondurasalinstante.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The PSA dismantled a drug ring in San Pedro de Jujuy, seizing over 100 kg of cocaine. las24horasdejujuy.com.ar
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Maximiliano Nicolás Cafiero, a 29-year-old acrobatic pilot, was identified as the alleged leader of the Argentine trafficking ring. radiomhumahuaca.com.ar · airevision.com.ar
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The detainees are two airport service workers, aged 46 and 48. rr.pt
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The suspects are suspected of belonging to a criminal organization that smuggles cocaine into Europe via commercial flights from Latin America. rr.pt
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 110 kilograms of cocaine were seized during the operation. rr.pt
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Authorities seized approximately 200,000 euros in cash. rr.pt

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