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Latin American authorities conduct major operations against organized crime
Law enforcement agencies across Latin America have conducted several operations targeting organized crime and drug trafficking. In Colombia, the SIJIN and the National Navy arrested two alleged leaders of the “Los Espartanos” criminal group in Buenaventura, including Walter Valverde, alias “Betún,” who has a 20-year criminal history.
In Ecuador, the Ministry of Defense reported that armed forces have executed approximately 1,238 daily operations nationwide, resulting in the capture of several gang members linked to groups such as “Los Fatales,” “Los R,” and “Chone Killers.” These efforts have led to the seizure of over 423,000 weapons, munitions, and explosives since January.
In Honduras, the National Police in the Yoro department apprehended a suspected drug distributor in El Progreso and arrested nine others for various offenses. Additionally, in Argentina, police in Coronel Suárez conducted raids that led to the arrest of a young man and the seizure of narcotics and mobile devices during an investigation into drug trafficking violations.
Entities
Armada Nacional · Buenaventura · Carabineros de Chile · Clan del Golfo · División de Investigaciones Criminales · Fiscalía Local de Iquique · Fuerza Policial Antinarcotráfico · Los Espartanos · Ministerio de Defensa Nacional · National Police of Honduras · Patricio Vallespín · Policía Nacional de Honduras
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Investigations expanded to Villa Carlos Paz in Córdoba province following the initial discovery. infoparana.com.ar · www.diariojunio.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Two adult men were detained and held incommunicado following the seizure. infoparana.com.ar · www.diariojunio.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Police in Entre Ríos seized 38,005 Rohypnol pills during an operation in the Federación department. infoparana.com.ar · www.diariojunio.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities captured two alleged leaders of the 'Los Espartanos' criminal group in Buenaventura, Colombia. buenaventuraenlinea.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 27-year-old man was arrested in Yoro, Honduras, for suspected cocaine trafficking. policianacional.gob.hn
- [● 2 SOURCES] An investigation in Calama led to the seizure of over 18 kilograms of marijuana and two liters of liquid ketamine. elreferente.cl · www.enlalinea.cl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police dismantled a drug distribution network in Iquique and Alto Hospicio, seizing 133 kilograms of drugs. elreporterodeiquique.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A major operation in Río Cuarto, Argentina, resulted in 28 arrests and the seizure of over 117 million pesos in assets. www.carlospazvivo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities seized 39 animals, including 18 dogs and 21 fighting chickens, from an illegal breeding site in Guatapé. mioriente.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police seized 20 rifle cartridges, 80 grams of marijuana, and cash during the Buenaventura operation. buenaventuraenlinea.com