# Uruguayan law enforcement anti-trafficking operations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uruguayan-law-enforcement-anti-trafficking-operations > Updated: 2026-10-06T12:16:32.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Uruguayan authorities have conducted several large-scale law enforcement operations targeting organized criminal networks involved in narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and smuggling. In ‘Operation Golfo’, police conducted 32 raids and arrests across locations including Montevideo, Canelones, and Colonia del Sacramento. The operation targeted structures involved in narcotics, money laundering, and the trafficking of minors, resulting in the seizure of weapons, drugs, and cash. Subsequently, ‘Operation Alcatraz’ led to the indictment of 11 women accused of managing a drug smuggling ring into the Rocha and Las Rosas prisons. The investigation involved raids across Rocha, San José, Maldonado, Chuy, and Cebollatí, resulting in the seizure of cocaine and mobile phones. Following the investigation, four women were placed in pretrial detention for 120 days, while six others were ordered to undergo house arrest with electronic monitoring. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-06: Uruguay police dismantle prison drug ring in Operación Alcatraz Uruguayan police dismantled a prison drug ring in ‘Operación Alcatraz,’ charging 11 women. Meanwhile, Argentina reports multiple homicide investigations in Rosario, Capitán Bermúdez, and Wheelwright. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uruguay-indicts-11-women-in-prison-drug-smuggling-ring ### 2026-09-30: Uruguay police conduct 32 raids and arrests in Operation Golfo Uruguayan police conducted 32 raids and 32 arrests during ‘Operation Golfo’, dismantling a criminal network involved in drug trafficking, money laundering, and child trafficking. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uruguay-police-conduct-32-raids-and-arrests-in-operation-golfo --- Cite as: Uruguayan law enforcement anti-trafficking operations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uruguayan-law-enforcement-anti-trafficking-operations