Argentina sees two drug cases: inmate refuses release, another caught selling while under house arrest

In Córdoba, 39‑year‑old Augusto Manuel Pacicco, convicted of minor cocaine trafficking, wrote to the Federal Oral Court requesting to remain incarcerated rather than receive early or conditional release. He argued he was not ready to re‑enter society without completing psychological and psychiatric treatment, and the court accepted his request, imposing a two‑year effective prison term.

In Concordia, Entre Ríos, 27‑year‑old Marcos Antonio Delgado was arrested while serving an 11‑month house‑arrest sentence for a federal drug case. Police seized 18.2 g of cocaine, cash and phones after discovering he continued to sell the substance from his home. The operation also led to the arrest of an 18‑year‑old associate. Both incidents highlight ongoing challenges in Argentina’s fight against narcotics‑related crime.