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Argentina Seizes 46.9 Kilos of Cocaine Hidden in Car at Jujuy Toll

An intelligence-led checkpoint using a narcotics dog uncovered 45 brick packages in fabricated double bottoms.

Overview

  • The stop occurred Sunday at the Peaje Chalicán on Ruta Nacional 34 during a coordinated operation by Escuadrón 60 “San Pedro.”
  • Officers halted a Kia operating as a remís and a Toyota acting as a scout vehicle, identifying the Kia as carrying the concealed load.
  • The detection dog Lev alerted to narcotics, prompting a search that found the stash in the rear bumper and wheel-well areas.
  • Prosecutors from the Unidad Fiscal Federal de Salta ordered the seizure of the cocaine and the Kia, totaling 46 kilos 867 grams across 45 packages.
  • The Toyota driver and the remís passenger were detained under Law 23.737 as the federal investigation continues with support from UIC Jujuy and GOCNOA.