Overview

• The investigation began in February when the División Antiterrorismo detected tear gas grenades for sale on Facebook Marketplace during cyber-patrol efforts.
• Lautaro Piro, a Buenos Aires provincial police officer, used his position to obtain and illegally sell restricted tear gas grenades and firearms.
• Coordinated raids in El Jagüel and Luis Guillón on April 29 led to the arrest of Piro and two others, along with the seizure of six tear gas grenades, undocumented firearms, and ammunition.
• The operation was authorized by the Federal Court in Lomas de Zamora, under Judge Antonio Armella, and involved multiple police divisions.
• The Provincial Ministry’s internal affairs unit has launched a disciplinary investigation into Piro’s conduct, with all suspects currently in custody.