# Gold seizure and investigation in Caleta Olivia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gold-seizure-and-investigation-in-caleta-olivia
> Updated: 2026-10-12T03:23:43.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The Prefectura Naval Argentina conducted raids on two properties in Caleta Olivia, Santa Cruz, discovering over 2.5 kilograms of gold ingots hidden inside the water tank of a disused toilet. The seized gold, along with a vehicle, mobile phones, a DVR, and 38 spent shell casings, is estimated to be worth more than 1.2 billion Argentine pesos.

The operations were part of a judicial investigation into the December 2025 disappearance of Mario César García. During the searches, authorities identified seven individuals, including two adults and two minors. Investigators are also examining whether the gold is linked to a 2023 robbery at the Patagonia Gold mining facility. All evidence and identified persons have been placed at the disposal of Instruction Court No. 1 of Caleta Olivia, overseen by Judge Marcos Pérez Soruco.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Gold ingots worth 1.2 billion pesos found in Santa Cruz toilet

Authorities in Caleta Olivia, Argentina, discovered over 2.5 kg of gold ingots hidden in a toilet tank during raids related to a missing persons investigation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gold-ingots-worth-12-billion-pesos-found-in-santa-cruz-toilet

### 2026-10-10: Gold ingots found in toilet tank during Caleta Olivia raids

Argentine authorities seized over 2.5kg of gold ingots hidden in a toilet tank during raids in Caleta Olivia. The operation is linked to a missing person case and a potential 2023 mining robbery.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-authorities-seize-12-billion-pesos-in-gold-in-caleta-olivia

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