Argentina anti-narcotics crackdown – May–Sept 2026

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [DISPUTED] Authorities seized 499 kilograms of cocaine during the operation.
• [DISPUTED] Argentine customs seized 16 kg of cocaine hidden in a Paraguayan truck at the Salto Grande bridge.
• [● 5 SOURCES] Daniel Alejandro Rosatelli is a police commissioner and lawyer in Entre Ríos. federalaldia.com.ar · radioconaguante.com.ar · www.canal13sanjuan.com · www.elmiercolesdigital.com.ar · entreriosya.com.ar
• [● 5 SOURCES] The investigation involves a vehicle allegedly provided by Rosatelli. federalaldia.com.ar · radioconaguante.com.ar · www.canal13sanjuan.com · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · entreriosya.com.ar
• [● 4 SOURCES] Five individuals were arrested in connection with the cocaine trafficking investigation.
• [● 4 SOURCES] The criminal organization operated across Rosario, Ramallo, San Nicolás, Capitán Bermúdez, and Granadero Baigorria.
• [● 4 SOURCES] The group allegedly used small sports vessels to transfer drugs to larger merchant ships navigating the Paraná River.
• [● 4 SOURCES] The Federal Police (PFA) carried out the arrest of Rosatelli. radioconaguante.com.ar · www.canal13sanjuan.com · www.elmiercolesdigital.com.ar · entreriosya.com.ar
• [● 4 SOURCES] The investigation was delegated to the Federal Police to ensure transparency. federalaldia.com.ar · radioconaguante.com.ar · www.canal13sanjuan.com · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar

Timeline

1. 5 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Gendarmería Nacional dismantles drug network in Gualeguaychú

   Argentine security forces dismantled a drug trafficking ring in Gualeguaychú, seizing cocaine, marijuana, weapons, and cash, resulting in eight arrests.

2. 18 days ago

   [CRIME] 5 sources

   Daniel Rosatelli detained in narcotics investigation

   Lawyer Daniel Rosatelli has been detained in an Argentine narcotics investigation. His defense claims the charges are a retaliatory fabrication following his reports of fund misappropriation in the 911 service.

3. 23 days ago

   [CRIME] 19 sources

   Daniel Rosatelli arrested in drug trafficking investigation

   Police commissioner Daniel Rosatelli has been arrested by Argentina's Federal Police for allegedly facilitating the transport of 1,300kg of marijuana in Entre Ríos.

4. 27 days ago

   [CRIME] 60 sources

   Chubut police dismantle drug ring in major multi-city operation

   Argentine authorities conducted major operations, including the “Berlín” drug raids in Chubut resulting in 17 arrests, the recovery of a missing woman in Entre Ríos, and the arrest of a fugitive in Rosario.

5. about 1 month ago

   [CRIME] 127 sources

   Prefectura Naval Argentina dismantles transnational drug ring

   Prefectura Naval Argentina dismantled a transnational drug ring, seizing nearly 500kg of cocaine and arresting five people following an investigation triggered by a drug discovery in Monte Hermoso.

6. about 1 month ago

   [CRIME] 50 sources

   Latin American drug busts seize over 2,000 kg of cocaine and marijuana

   Police in Argentina, Ecuador, Chile and Brazil seized over 2,000 kg of cocaine and marijuana in coordinated drug‑bust operations, arresting several suspects.

7. about 2 months ago

   [CRIME] 124 sources

   Argentina police seize 400 kg of cocaine and shut 18 alcohol venues

   Argentina law‑enforcement seized 255 marijuana plants, arrested a La Plata drug dealer, closed 18 alcohol venues, and uncovered major cocaine and hashish shipments across the region.

8. about 2 months ago

   [CRIME] 121 sources

   Mexico Coast Guard Seizes 1.5 Tonnes of Cocaine and Detains Five

   Mexican navy seized 1.5 t of cocaine, detaining five; Spain busted weapons, vehicle fraud and a Venezuelan gang; Argentina, Spain and other nations saw raids on drug, sexual‑abuse and crypto fraud rings.

9. about 2 months ago

   [CRIME] 71 sources

   Argentina police seize tonnes of coca leaves and kilos of cocaine

   Police across Argentina seized over six tonnes of coca leaves, nearly 11 kg of cocaine hidden in a motorcycle, and dozens of drug‑related arrests in a series of raids.

10. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Córdoba police bust drug ring run by grandmother, granddaughter and ex‑officer

    Córdoba anti‑narcotics police raided Villa del Totoral, arresting a grandmother, her granddaughter and a former officer, and seizing cocaine and cash.

11. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Argentina sees two drug cases: inmate refuses release, another caught selling while under house arrest

    In Argentina, a convicted cocaine dealer in Córdoba chose to stay in prison for treatment, while another offender in Concordia was arrested for selling drugs during house arrest.

12. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Córdoba Province, Argentina adopts anti‑bunker law to combat drug trade

    Córdoba's legislature unanimously passed an anti‑bunker law granting security and justice ministries powers to seize drug‑sale sites, abandoned buildings and form an inter‑agency unit to fight narcotics.

13. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    Argentina arrests leader of cross‑border cocaine network tied to Bolivia

    Argentina extends detention of Timoteo Mamaní and his daughter Janet, accused of running a Bolivia‑to‑Argentina cocaine network that uses ingested capsules for smuggling.

14. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Police seize 97 g cocaine in Concordia drug raids

    Police in Concordia, Argentina, raided two homes, confiscating 97 g of cocaine and arresting a 17‑year‑old, another youth and a 27‑year‑old man under house arrest.

15. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Corrientes police officer dismissed after massive cocaine bust

    Federal raids in Corrientes seized 37 kg of cocaine and detained a provincial police sub‑assistant; she was promptly dismissed, highlighting a major drug network and internal corruption in Argentina.

16. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Argentina convict sentenced for massive synthetic drug shipment

    A 30‑year‑old Argentine man was sentenced to nearly five years for smuggling large quantities of MDMA, LSD, meth and ketamine, after police seized the drugs and traced extensive virtual‑wallet transfers linking

17. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 10 sources

    Colombia, Argentina and Chile seize large cocaine shipments in simultaneous operations

    Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Mexico conduct major drug busts, seizing thousands of kilos of cocaine and meth, arresting dealers and dismantling a large Colombian lab.

18. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 22 sources

    Police seize 1,841 kg of cocaine in Goya, Corrientes

    Federal police in Goya, Corrientes, busted a drug gang, arresting its leader and seizing 1,841 kg of cocaine, over 5.7 million pesos cash, weapons and equipment.

19. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Argentina police dismantle drug networks in Rosario and Río Cuarto

    Federal police raids in Rosario and Río Cuarto seized drugs, weapons and cash, detaining multiple suspects in coordinated anti‑drug operations across Argentina.

20. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Gendarmerie doctor and cosmetic specialist detained with 70 kg of cocaine in Tartagal, Argentina

    A Gendarmerie doctor and a cosmetologist were arrested in Tartagal after a shootout exposed about 70 kg of cocaine hidden in their vehicle; four Tucuman police are now under investigation for unlawful presence.

21. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    La Plata teen elite shooter seized in police raid sparks debate

    A police raid in La Plata seized 25 guns from a 16‑year‑old elite IPSC shooter and his father, sparking controversy as the teen, a top international competitor preparing for a Greece tournament, claims the gear

22. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Argentina customs destroy over 700 million pesos of illegal alcohol shipments

    Argentina’s customs seized over 55 000 units of illegal beer and spirits worth more than 700 million pesos in Misiones and Formosa, filing criminal complaints and destroying the goods over health‑risk concerns.

23. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Argentina federal police seize over 70 kg of marijuana in anti‑drug raids

    Federal police in La Rioja, Argentina seized over 70 kg of marijuana in coordinated raids, prompting calls for stronger border checks.

24. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 27 sources

    Santa Fe Police Detain Over 200 in Micro‑Trafficking Operations

    Santa Fe’s PDI conducted 371 raids in early 2026, seizing 60 firearms and detaining over 400 people, more than half for micro‑trafficking, plus weapon‑abuse and robbery cases.

25. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 13 sources

    Latin American authorities seize drugs, arrest dozens in June

    June saw coordinated drug busts across Latin America, with arrests from three in Mexico to 13 in the Dominican Republic and dozens in Argentina, Ecuador and Mexico, seizing marijuana, cocaine, cash and weapons.

26. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Santa Fe government defends virtual‑flagrancy raid after court nullifies operation

    Santa Fe’s government defended a virtual‑flagrancy police raid after a judge invalidated it, citing AI‑based evidence and public‑safety needs.

27. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Argentinian police dismantle major drug gangs in Rosario and Buenos Aires Province

    Argentinian police busted two drug networks, arresting five members in Rosario’s Villa Banana and around 30 suspects in Buenos Aires Province, seizing narcotics and dismantling bunkers.

28. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Santa Fe Government Defends Virtual Raid Tool and Announces Reward in Nurse Murder Case

    Santa Fe defends AI‑based virtual raid after a judge’s nullification and offers a 16 million‑peso reward for leads in nurse Ailén Oggero’s femicide.

29. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Prison Drug Smuggling Attempts Prompt Security Measures in Argentina and Dominican Republic

    Argentina’s Penal de Chimbas tests cellphone‑blocking tech and seizes hidden drugs in visitors’ shoes, while a man in Dominican Republic is arrested for firing drug‑filled balls into a prison.

30. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Argentina police detain driver after two accidents and seize cocaine from bus passenger

    Argentine police detained a drunk driver after two accidents and, in a separate operation, seized 257 g of cocaine from a bus passenger using a detection dog.

31. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Argentine police seize multi‑million‑dollar cocaine in two busts

    Argentine police seized cocaine worth about $8 million on a bridge between Corrientes and Chaco and busted a narcotics bunker in Almirante Brown, confiscating multiple packages, a gun and equipment.

32. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Police in Maipú, Argentina seize weapons and arrest three suspects

    Maipú police arrested three people and confiscated four firearms and 429 cartridges in raids linked to aggravated threat accusations.

33. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Salta (Argentina) and Las Parras (Dominican Republic) prisons bust drug‑smuggling rings

    Argentina’s Salta prison and the Dominican Republic’s Las Parras center each uncovered drug‑smuggling attempts, leading to arrests and charges against inmates, staff and a visitor.

34. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Police dismantle cocaine bunker in Quilmes Oeste, Argentina

    Police in Quilmes Oeste, Argentina, busted a drug bunker on 16 June 2026, arresting two suspects and seizing ~300 cocaine doses, a scale, phones, cash and Bersa firearms.

35. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Argentina police seize 200+ kilos of drugs in Salta and bust open‑air Rosario drug bunker

    Police in Salta seized over 200 kg of cocaine and marijuana, arresting two suspects, while a drone‑aided raid in Rosario busted an open‑air drug bunker, leading to further arrests.

36. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Eight Sentenced for Drug Trafficking, Police Seize Illegal Alcohol in Argentina

    Eight people were sentenced to up to four years for drug trafficking in Villa San Antonio, Argentina, while police in Chubut seized illegal alcohol and medicines and shut down a clandestine shop.

37. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Argentina police seize 7.5 kg of coca leaves and conduct wide road‑safety checks

    Argentinian police seized 7.5 kg of coca leaves on a long‑distance bus and, elsewhere on Route 22, identified 56 people and inspected 52 vehicles in a coordinated road‑safety operation.

38. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Police raids in Argentina seize rifles and other weapons in Cinco Saltos and Colón

    Police raids in Cinco Saltos and Colón, Argentina, seized a .22 rifle, a pistol, a carbine, ammunition and other items during investigations into threats, gender violence and property damage.

39. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Santa Fe police probe fatal shooting and seize cocaine in separate operations

    Santa Fe police investigate a fatal shooting in the Brigadier López district and, in a separate raid in Sunchales, seize nearly 200 g of cocaine, firearms and $204 k in cash.

40. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Argentina judges hand down sentences in separate drug trafficking cases

    Argentine courts sentenced a woman to community service in a marijuana trafficking case and handed prison terms to eight members of the “El Zaire” drug network in Salta.

41. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Police seize cocaine, paco and $2,100 in Lanús drug raid

    Police in Lanús, Argentina, raided two homes on 11 June 2026, seizing cocaine, paco, $2,100 and arresting two women on drug‑trafficking charges.

42. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Argentina police solve two robbery cases in Villa del Carmen and Villa Gesell

    Argentinian police arrested suspects and recovered stolen goods in separate robberies of a nurse in Villa del Carmen and a shop in Villa Gesell.

43. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Argentinian police bust cocaine búnkers in Villa Ángela and Iguazú

    Argentinian police raids in Villa Ángela and Iguazú seized cocaine, cash and a shotgun, and arrested three suspects.

44. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Argentina police dismantle narcotics network, seize kilos of cocaine and marijuana

    Argentina police executed a major drug bust seizing over 3,000 kg of cocaine and arrests, while additional raids detained suspects and seized vehicles.

45. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Catamarca police seize 6 tonnes of coca leaf and bust organized drug network

    Police in Argentina’s Catamarca province seized over 6 tonnes of coca leaf, 3 kg of cocaine and marijuana, arrested multiple suspects and exposed a drug network linked to Salta.

46. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources

    Santa Fe Gendarmería uncovers 58 kg of cocaine buried in Roldán home

    Gendarmería in Santa Fe seized about 58 kg of cocaine buried at a Roldán home, part of a probe into a plane that landed with 321 kg of cocaine, linked to the Borras brothers.

47. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Argentine Gendarmería Seizes 58 kg of Cocaine in Roldán Raids

    Argentina’s Gendarmería seized 58 kg of cocaine, cash and weapons in Roldán raids linked to a May aircraft bust, detaining one suspect.

48. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Argentine police seize cocaine, marijuana and cash in Pedreira and Castelli

    Police seized cocaine, marijuana and cash in raids at Pedreira and Castelli, detaining two suspects.

49. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Argentina police seize modified air rifles and related weapons in La Plata and Las Toscas

    Authorities in La Plata and Las Toscas, Argentina, detained individuals carrying modified air rifles, night‑vision gear and knives.

50. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources

    Argentina police seize drugs, weapons and arrest fugitives in a series of operations

    Argentine police raids across Chaco, Formosa, Pergamino, Goya and Santa Fe seized thousands of motorcycles, firearms, illegal drugs, unapproved medicines and captured a top fugitive, highlighting a broad anti‑c

51. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Tucumán police recover stolen high‑end motorcycle and arrest three suspects

    Tucumán police recovered a stolen high‑end motorcycle in San Miguel, arrested three suspects, and seized the bike pending investigation.

52. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Argentine police seize firearms, marijuana and cocaine in raids across Tucumán and Villa Mercedes

    Police raids in Tucumán and Villa Mercedes, Argentina, seized firearms, marijuana, cocaine and cash, arresting multiple suspects and dismantling drug‑sale sites.

53. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Rosario police detain two sisters and a drug‑lord’s sister in crackdown on micro‑trafficking

    Rosario police arrested two sisters in Vía Honda for operating a micro‑trafficking ring despite house arrest, and also captured Yanina Alvarado, sister of a drug boss, after she was found with a concealed gun,​

54. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Police seize illegal weapons and ammunition in Argentina

    Argentine police raided homes in Concordia and La Banda, confiscating illegal firearms, war‑grade ammunition, a homemade shotgun and drug evidence, while detaining a suspect.

55. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Argentina seizes 470 kg of cocaine in Tucumán and warns of rising drone‑smuggling threat

    Argentina’s gendarmerie seized 470 kg of cocaine in Tucumán, the province’s second‑largest haul, and officials warned that drones are becoming a new tool for drug traffickers.

56. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Argentina police raids and leak probe lead to arrests

    Police raids in Neuquén seized a hidden phone and drugs, while a second officer was detained in Buenos Aires over alleged leak of anti‑drug operation details, fueling a broader probe into police conduct.

57. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Argentine police seize cocaine and make arrests in Buenos Aires and Neuquén raids

    Buenos Aires police seized cocaine, marijuana and base paste, arresting two suspects, while a Neuquén raid seized over 300 cocaine doses and charged four people.

58. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Argentina police seize cocaine, marijuana and firearms gear in Santa Fe anti‑drug raids

    Argentine police detained four suspects in Melincué after raids seized marijuana, coca leaves and digital gear, and arrested a 20‑year‑old in Resistencia with 42 g of cocaine, cash and a firearm conversion kit.

59. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Argentine police seize firearm and arrest drug suspects in several cities

    Police in Rosario, Concordia, Tortuguitas and Quilmes seized weapons, drugs and arrested suspects in coordinated anti‑narcotics operations.

60. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Argentina's Santa Fe police seize 120+ kg marijuana, 5 kg cocaine in May raids

    In May, Santa Fe police carried out 498 raids, seizing over 120 kg marijuana, 5 kg cocaine, 32 guns and 34 million pesos, crediting the provincial micro‑trafficking law, said official Federico Angelini.

61. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Argentina federal police seize cocaine in multiple cities

    Argentine police raids in Ushuaia, Villa María and Marcos Juárez seized cocaine, cash and equipment, arresting suspects in each operation.

62. 4 months ago

    [CRIME] 865 sources

    Argentine police seize weapons and drugs in Rosario and Avellaneda raids

    Police raids in Rosario’s Ludueña Norte detained six gang members and seized weapons and drugs, while separate raids in Avellaneda confiscated cocaine, marijuana and arrested two suspects and a PDI officer for

63. 4 months ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources

    Police Raid Drug Kiosk in Viedma, Argentina Seizes Cocaine and Cash

    Police raided a Viedma residence after a 0800‑DROGAS tip, seizing cocaine, marijuana, cash, and equipment, and uncovering illegal alcohol sales; the 40‑year‑old suspect faces federal charges.

64. 4 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Entre Ríos police launch province‑wide raids, seizing drugs, weapons and phones

    Police in Entre Ríos province carried out large‑scale raids, arresting dozens, confiscating cocaine, a firearm, high‑end phones and other contraband, as part of a coordinated anti‑crime effort.

65. 4 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Buenos Aires police capture burglary suspects in Avellaneda and detain municipal official in Castelar drug raid

    Buenos Aires police arrested two burglars in Avellaneda and seized a municipal official in Castelar amid a large drug bust.

66. 4 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Argentina police raids seize weapons, narcotics and arrest multiple suspects

    Argentine police raids in San Luis and Grand Bourg seize weapons, drugs and arrest several suspects.

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