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10 clusters · 96 sources · 69 days · First seen 3 months ago · Last updated 20 days ago

Regional crackdown on smuggling and drug trafficking

Overview

Law enforcement operations in Argentina, Paraguay, and neighboring nations continue to target vehicle theft, drug trafficking, and smuggling. In Argentina, investigations in Tucumán regarding a 470-kilogram cocaine seizure—valued at over US$ 1.1 million—continue to focus on a local landing strip and six aircraft. Recent actions in Córdoba resulted in the seizure of contraband electronics and footwear worth over 114 million pesos, while the Prefectura Naval Argentina intercepted 53 packages of hygiene products in Iguazú. In La Plata, a police investigation into a reported vehicle theft led to the arrest of a Volkswagen Amarok owner, Damián Milohnic, for making a false report. In Buenos Aires province, police dismantled a criminal organization specializing in the theft and illegal slaughter of horses. Recent criminal activity includes a high-profile confrontation in La Matanza, where a federal police officer, David Alberto Farías, was shot during an attempted robbery. Recent large-scale operations in Argentina have expanded to include the dismantling of a drug distribution network in Buenos Aires’ Constitución neighborhood, resulting in 17 arrests and the seizure of nearly 8,800 doses of cocaine and base paste. In Santa Fe, 21 simultaneous raids led to five arrests and the seizure of marijuana, cocaine, and firearms. Authorities also dismantled a criminal organization in the AMBA region specializing in the forgery of national IDs and driver's licenses, leading to 64 arrests. Vehicle theft remains a significant issue. In Cambyretá, Paraguay, authorities recovered a stolen Taiga TL 150-5 motorcycle following a report by the owner; the suspect, Antonio Andrés Insaurralde Fernández, remains in custody. Recent developments in transnational vehicle theft include the recovery of a 2026 Toyota stolen near Ezeiza airport, found in Oruro, Bolivia, via a hidden GPS device. Newer operations have targeted organized luxury vehicle theft rings.

Entities

Ministério Público · Policía de la Provincia de Buenos Aires · Ministerio Público Fiscal · La Plata · Policía Bonaerense

Claims

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

[● 2 SOURCES] The General Directorate of Dangerous Drugs executed judicial raids in Formosa.
[● 2 SOURCES] More than 790 doses of cocaine were seized in the 7 de Mayo neighborhood raid.
[● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 123 doses of cocaine were seized in the Antenor Gauna neighborhood raid.
[● 2 SOURCES] The operations resulted in the arrest of four adults and the detention of one minor.
[● 2 SOURCES] The investigation was overseen by the Instruction and Correctional Court of the Narcocrime Division.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Customs and Federal Police conducted simultaneous raids in Río Grande targeting suspected smuggling and drug trafficking.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The raided properties in Río Grande are linked to two individuals of Dominican origin.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation in Río Grande is under federal jurisdiction and involves potential smuggling and drug trafficking.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Federal police conducted raids in Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña to investigate merchandise entered into the country without paying customs duties.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A federal court in Chaco issued the search warrants for the raids in Sáenz Peña.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Bogotá recorded 2,837 arrests during August operations.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Five individuals linked to the 'Los Lucifer' gang were captured in the Los Mártires locality.

Timeline

20 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Bolivian Police recover stolen Argentine vehicles via GPS tracking
Bolivian and Argentine authorities recovered stolen high-end Toyota vehicles through international cooperation and hidden GPS tracking, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat transnational vehicle theft.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 9 sources
La Plata man arrested for false robbery report after truck found in stream
A man in La Plata was arrested after falsely reporting his Volkswagen Amarok stolen. The vehicle was found in the El Gato stream, and investigators used security footage to expose his claims as a cover for an's
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 15 sources
Police dismantle horse theft and clandestine slaughter gang in Argentina
Police in Argentina and Paraguay have arrested multiple suspects in various operations involving horse theft, drug trafficking, cattle rustling, and homicide cover-ups.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 38 sources
La Plata man arrested for false vehicle theft report
A man in La Plata, Argentina, was arrested for staging a vehicle theft, while Chilean authorities detained two individuals attempting to cross the border with a stolen truck.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Argentina faces rising motorcycle theft trends
Rising motorcycle theft in Argentina is driving citizens to change their routines and adopt extreme safety measures, such as wearing bulletproof vests, to avoid violent robberies.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 11 sources
Latin American authorities report multiple motorcycle thefts and arrests
Police across Argentina, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay are responding to multiple motorcycle thefts, resulting in various arrests, vehicle recoveries, and ongoing criminal investigations.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Argentina dismantles luxury vehicle theft ring
Argentine authorities dismantled a criminal gang that stole luxury vehicles in Córdoba and Tucumán to smuggle them into Bolivia for sale or drug exchange.
2 months ago

[CRIME] 13 sources
Vehicle thefts and extortion reported in Argentina, Mexico, and Ecuador
Police in Argentina, Mexico, and Ecuador have responded to various crimes, including vehicle thefts, extortion attempts involving motorcycles, and the seizure of vehicles with altered identification numbers.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 20 sources
Argentina police conduct widespread raids against drug trafficking and forgery
Argentine police have conducted widespread operations across the country, dismantling drug networks in Buenos Aires and Santa Fe, busting a large-scale ID forgery ring, and seizing contraband.
3 months ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Police recover stolen motorcycles in Añatuya and Corrientes
Police in Añatuya and Corrientes, Argentina, recovered multiple stolen motorcycles, including a vehicle wanted by Buenos Aires authorities since 2019.

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