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Argentina Raids Target Local Drug Networks in José C. Paz and Bahía Blanca

Prosecutors moved after months of investigation into fortified sales points that used a bank‑style window to shield transactions.

Overview

  • Police dismantled a retail drug cell in José C. Paz, detaining six suspects and seizing narcotics, cash and weapons after coordinated raids.
  • Investigators say the group operated from at least three fortified bunkers, including a point of sale with bulletproof glass and posted buyer instructions.
  • Seizures in José C. Paz included about 800,000 pesos, three 9 mm pistols—one with its serial number removed—two shotguns including a sawed‑off, and assorted ammunition.
  • Officers also recovered roughly 400 cocaine packets ready for sale, 15 cellphones and a red Chevrolet Corsa allegedly used by the operation, as charges were filed for illicit association, drug offenses and illegal weapons possession.
  • In a separate Bahía Blanca raid by the GTO of Comisaría Cuarta, police apprehended two people, seized cocaine, a marijuana plant, packaging materials and six phones, and impounded a Gilera motorcycle with its engine number suppressed under Article 289.