# Argentine law enforcement and transport operations > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-law-enforcement-and-transport-operations > Updated: 2026-10-27T18:58:44.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. Argentine authorities have conducted various operations targeting criminal networks and regulatory violations. Law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Police, executed 85 raids to dismantle a tax fraud scheme involving the simulation of grain trades to illicitly claim approximately $10 million in VAT refunds. These actions also targeted cybercrime, including bank and digital wallet fraud, as well as extortion scams coordinated from within the Lisandro Olmos prison. In the Buenos Aires Province, the Ministry of Transport conducted road inspections that resulted in the seizure of 191 tons of illegal cargo. Minister of Transport Martín Marinucci stated these operations aim to “protect lives and reduce accidents” by addressing overloaded trucks and combating tax evasion related to undeclared freight. The inspections also extended to passenger transport and fluvial vessels to ensure compliance with documentation and safety regulations. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: Buenos Aires Province authorities seize 191 tons of illegal cargo Buenos Aires transport authorities seized 191 tons of illegal cargo and issued multiple infractions during road and fluvial inspections aimed at improving safety and preventing tax evasion. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buenos-aires-province-authorities-seize-191-tons-of-illegal-cargo ### 2026-10-25: Argentina authorities dismantle major tax fraud and criminal networks Argentine authorities have dismantled several criminal operations, including a $10 million grain tax fraud scheme, a major banking fraud ring, and a prison-based extortion network. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-authorities-arrest-23-in-10-million-grain-tax-fraud-investigation --- Cite as: Argentine law enforcement and transport operations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-law-enforcement-and-transport-operations