Overview

• Gendarmería Nacional intercepted a vehicle near km 797 on Route 11 in Santa Fe, uncovering 25.4 kg of cannabis hidden in multiple compartments.
• Two Argentine suspects, a man and a woman, were detained, and the vehicle along with the drugs was confiscated under federal jurisdiction.
• This operation follows a series of coordinated anti-narcotics efforts in Misiones in December 2024, which resulted in the seizure of over 3.4 tonnes of cannabis.
• Specialized detection methods, including canine units and Narcotest kits, have been instrumental in uncovering concealed narcotics across Argentina's highways and border zones.
• Federal courts and prosecutors are collaborating closely with Gendarmería to process arrests and seizures, highlighting intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking networks.