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Argentina anti‑narcotics crackdown – July 2026

Entities: cocaine · Rosario police · Spanish Guardia Civil · Almanjayar criminal network · National Gendarmerie of Argentina

Overview

Police operations continued throughout late July, widening the scope of seizures and arrests. In addition to the Jujuy and Salta interceptions reported on 16 July, authorities uncovered more than 5.6 million pesos, firearms and small quantities of cocaine and marijuana during a raid in San Javier, and dismantled a drug‑selling kiosk in La Falda that yielded 118 doses of cocaine, four marijuana doses and hundreds of cannabis seeds. Further searches in Lincoln, Huanta, Mar del Plata and Rosario recovered narcotics, digital scales, cash and weapons, leading to dozens of additional detentions. On 20 July a covert operation in Rosario, with officers disguised as food‑delivery workers, detained three men and seized 17.6 g of cocaine and cash. On 20 July the Federal Police (FPA) seized cocaine, marijuana, cash and cutting equipment in a raid on a property in the Costa Canal neighbourhood of Córdoba, arresting a woman suspected of drug sales. On 26 July raids in Rosario’s Tío Rolo neighbourhood uncovered fragmented cocaine, a basic pipe‑use kit and led to the arrest of two women; a simultaneous micro‑trafficking bust in Carcarañá recovered additional supplies. The same day a coordinated raid in Villa Tesei (Buenos Aires province) seized more than 200 doses of cocaine, several firearms, cash and a burgundy Renault, resulting in eight arrests. These actions reinforce the multi‑province campaign launched earlier in July, targeting production, storage, distribution and related organized‑crime networks while gathering evidence on ancillary offenses.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Police raids in Rosario, Argentina seized cocaine and related drug‑use kits, and detained two women. (629ddb3c-2751-42b0-9bba-7f64563056b0)
[○ 1 SOURCE] In Villa Tesei, Argentina, police seized over 200 doses of cocaine, firearms, cash and a vehicle, detaining four people. (cd3e6fac-44d3-499e-bc5e-c05fa6716846)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Grand Bourg police arrested three men and confiscated more than 1.7 kg of cocaine, cash and weapons. (65002f38-583f-44a3-b231-b24d49dc3e96)
[○ 1 SOURCE] El Chañar operation seized 850 g of cocaine, 192 g of cannabis and arrested six individuals. (98817a4d-bf38-4c02-9418-b30ddf690864)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Guarda Civil in Chiclana, Spain seized 915 kg of hashish and detained four suspects. (078e1c2e-4524-44ab-8a13-bf321a78b5ae)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Spanish authorities dismantled a drug‑theft gang in Granada, arresting eleven people. (9f70ac30-eb4a-457c-84bd-c828603de947)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tenerife police arrested two suspects linked to multiple night‑time robberies of shops and vehicle thefts. (d228758e-9a17-491a-a543-f7f7ae336672)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Argentine police in Chaco impounded 396 motorcycles and detained 35 people during weekend operations. (b7e44f72-efac-4212-bdd1-03d519934d20)

Timeline

about 24 hours ago

[CRIME] 29 sources FAST-MOVING
Argentina police seize cocaine, arrest dozens in nationwide raids
Argentine police seized cocaine and other drugs in multiple provinces, arresting dozens, while Spanish authorities intercepted 915 kg of hashish and dismantled a drug‑theft ring, and Tenerife police halted a sp
7 days 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.
12 days 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.
16 days ago

[CRIME] 24 sources
Argentina police rescue seven labor‑exploitation victims in Virrey del Pino
Argentine police rescued seven people from labor‑exploitation farms in Virrey del Pino and arrested two suspects, using drones and coordinated raids authorized by a federal judge.
17 days 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.
19 days 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.
19 days 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.
19 days 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.
19 days 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.
21 days 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.
23 days 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
23 days 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.
24 days 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.
24 days 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.
28 days 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.
28 days 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
29 days 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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,
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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.
about 2 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
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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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