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Latin American drug busts and crime operations expand

Overview

Law enforcement operations against organized crime and trafficking expanded through mid-September 2026. In Mexico, authorities in Ciudad Juárez arrested a man for allegedly attempting to bribe police, while the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) incinerated over 371 kilograms of various narcotics. In Tijuana, a man was detained for allegedly receiving murder orders. Additionally, the National Customs Agency (ANAM) and the Navy seized over 8.7 million counterfeit cigarettes in Lázaro Cárdenas. In Colombia, operations included the capture of ‘La Diabla’ and the arrest of 20 individuals in Bogotá for extortion and terrorism. In Paraguay, authorities destroyed approximately 2,300 kilograms of suspected marijuana, and later arrested three individuals for attempting to purchase 100,000 liters of fuel using stolen and canceled checks to supply a clandestine depot. In the Dominican Republic, National Police confrontations resulted in the deaths of four suspects. Two of the deceased, Wender Alcántara (‘El Compa’) and Deivi Rosado Durán (‘El Gordo’), are linked to a September 12 shooting in Boca Chica that killed urban artist Diddy Glow and Jonathan Villanueva. Other fatalities include Jordin Antonio Ogando and Dilson Humberto Reynoso Cruz. In Barahona, the death of Willi David Gómez Batista during a DICRIM intervention has caused local tension, as his mother claims he was unarmed and shot in the back. In Argentina, investigations into fraud, corruption, and narcotics continue. Recent activity includes the detention of four teenagers in San Justo following a carjacking and high-speed pursuit. In Buenos Aires, a 21-year-old was arrested in connection with a September 2 robbery, leading to the seizure of a vehicle. In Colón, a 29-year-old was detained following a shootout between neighbors, resulting in the recovery of a telescopic sight. In Guaymallén, police arrested a man for threatening a merchant with a firearm and recovered a .40 caliber Bersa Thunder pistol.

Entities

Policía Nacional · Guardia Civil · Policía Bonaerense · Juzgado de Garantías N.º 1 (Morón) · Analía Cepede

Claims

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Coverage disagrees

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  • "Police seized about 20 small packages of cocaine, a precision balance and cash during Ortigoza's arrest."

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    "Police seized 509 g of cocaine and 26 g of marijuana from Ortigoza’s residence."

    The claims provide different quantities and types of cocaine seized during Ortigoza's arrest/at her residence.

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [CRIME] 38 sources
    Dominican Republic police kill four suspects in separate confrontations

    Four suspects died in separate police confrontations in the Dominican Republic, including two linked to a fatal shooting in Boca Chica involving artist Diddy Glow.

  2. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 33 sources
    Argentine Navy removes ten personnel amid corruption probe

    The Argentine Navy has removed ten military personnel following the discovery of a corruption scheme involving nearly 1 billion pesos in irregular salary and per diem payments.

  3. 14 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Police seize narcotics in separate operations in Chile and Argentina

    Police in Punta Arenas, Chile, and Villa Ocampo, Argentina, have arrested individuals and seized marijuana during separate drug-related operations.

  4. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 365 sources
    Law enforcement agencies conduct various crime and drug operations in Spain, Argentina, and Ecuador

    Police in Spain, Argentina, and Ecuador have conducted multiple operations, resulting in the arrest of a Chilean murder suspect, the seizure of 400kg of marijuana, and the detention of drug trafficking officers

  5. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 90 sources
    Latin American law enforcement conducts major crime crackdowns

    Law enforcement across Latin America reports multiple operations against drug trafficking, human trafficking, and organized crime, including arrests in Peru, Mexico, and Argentina.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 114 sources
    Drug busts lead to arrests in Mexico, Argentina, Italy, Spain and Honduras

    Police in Mexico, Argentina, Italy, Spain and Honduras seized cocaine, marijuana and other drugs, recovered cash and weapons, and arrested dozens of suspects in coordinated busts.

  7. 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources
    Latin American authorities crack down on illegal trade and unlicensed businesses

    Authorities in Chile, Bolivia, Spain, Peru and other Latin American locales have shut down unlicensed businesses, fined traders, and seized illegal or unsafe goods in a series of enforcement sweeps.

Sources

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