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[CRIME] · Spain, Argentina, Ecuador, Paraguay, Colombia · 67 sources

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Various law enforcement operations across Spain and Latin America

Law enforcement agencies across Spain and Latin America have conducted multiple operations targeting various crimes, including drug trafficking, theft, and illegal weapons possession.

In Spain, Mossos d’Esquadra dismantled a marijuana plantation in Gavà that involved a fraudulent electricity connection causing over 74,000 euros in losses. In Albolote, two men were arrested for allegedly attempting to use counterfeit bills in local businesses. Additionally, authorities in Ciudad Real and Calasparra detained individuals for drug trafficking involving cocaine and hashish.

In Argentina, police in Rosario seized weapons during a raid, while in Concordia, two men were intercepted after attempting to flee a checkpoint with an undocumented rifle. Other incidents included the arrest of individuals for threats and disobedience in unspecified locations, and the theft of a vehicle in Villa Mercedes.

In Ecuador, the National Police dismantled the “Los Lobos” criminal structure in Salcedo, arresting six people for micro-trafficking. Authorities in Quito and Buena Fe also apprehended four suspects for an alleged 5,000 USD extortion attempt.

In Paraguay, an armed robbery in Villa Hayes resulted in suspects fleeing after a chase, while in Coronel Oviedo, a raid targeting cattle theft led to the seizure of a vehicle with blood and meat remains. In Colombia, a man was arrested in Riohacha for riding a stolen motorcycle.

Entities

Carabineros · Concórdia · Fiscalía General de la Nación · Grupo Lince · Guardia Civil · Iván Raposo · Los Lobos · Ministerio Público de la Acusación · Ministerio del Interior · Ministério Público · Mossos d’Esquadra · Policía Local de Albolote

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