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[CRIME] · Argentina · 71 sources

Argentina police seize tonnes of coca leaves and kilos of cocaine

Police operations in several Argentine provinces have resulted in large drug seizures and multiple arrests. In Jujuy, a checkpoint on National Route 34 uncovered more than six tonnes of coca leaves hidden in a soy‑laden truck, leading to the detention of the driver. In Salta, gendarmes discovered almost 11 kg of cocaine concealed inside a motorcycle, arresting the rider.

Other raids include the seizure of 5.6 million pesos, firearms and small‑quantity cocaine and marijuana in San Javier, the capture of a 22‑year‑old with 118 g of cocaine and 71.5 g of marijuana in Andalgalá, and the dismantling of a drug‑selling kiosk in La Falda that yielded 118 doses of cocaine, four marijuana doses and 444 cannabis seeds. Additional operations in Lincoln, Huanta, Mar del Plata, and Rosario recovered narcotics, weapons, digital scales and cash while detaining dozens of suspects. All detainees have been placed under judicial custody pending investigation.

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Tráfico Internacional [diariodelcauca.com.co]
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