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Law enforcement agencies conduct various crime and drug operations in Spain, Argentina, and Ecuador
Law enforcement agencies across several countries have conducted various operations targeting organized crime and drug trafficking.
In Spain, police in Elche arrested a 26-year-old man wanted by Chilean authorities for an alleged contract killing in Santiago in 2024. The arrest was facilitated by Interpol.
In Ecuador, authorities in Tulcán seized 400 kilograms of marijuana, equivalent to approximately 800,000 doses, and arrested five individuals. In Argentina, police in Venado Tuerto arrested the head and deputy head of the Micro-trafficking Division of the PDI. Additionally, an investigation into usury and fraud in Capital led to the seizure of 170 million pesos in cash and 100 debit cards.
In Argentina, a passenger on a long-distance bus in Córdoba alerted authorities to two men allegedly transporting drugs, leading to their arrest and the seizure of narcotics.
Entities
Brian Duclo · Chile · DNCD · Danilo Grossi · Dirección Nacional de Control de Drogas · El Dorado International Airport · González Catán · Guardia Civil · Interpol · John Reimberg · Ministerio Público Fiscal · Ministerio Público de la Acusación
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Judge Martín Alejandro Ramos ordered a series of raids following the investigation. radiotvsierras.com · santafederf.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The illegal sales took place at the Calderón de la Barca fair in González Catán. radiotvsierras.com · santafederf.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Federal Department of Investigations of the Argentine Federal Police conducted undercover surveillance and operations. radiotvsierras.com · santafederf.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] Authorities seized hundreds of boxes and blisters of creams, analgesics, and antibiotics. radiotvsierras.com · santafederf.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The total value of the seized medication is estimated at 18 million pesos. radiotvsierras.com · santafederf.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The suspects were charged with violating Article 204 of the Penal Code. santafederf.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nine people, including six women and three men, were charged in connection with the illegal sale. radiotvsierras.com · santafederf.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The investigation linked four residences in González Catán, Libertad, and Virrey del Pino to the case. radiotvsierras.com · santafederf.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Civil Police of Ceará arrested a man and a woman in Cascavel for allegedly forcing an 11-year-old child to beg for money.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 31-year-old man was arrested in Natal for his involvement in the kidnapping of a judge's wife.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The child was being forced to beg in front of supermarkets and lacked access to basic rights like education.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Francisco Kleyton Fernandes de Freitas had an active arrest warrant for robbery.