Overview
- Police found the saber at a residence in Barrio Santa Teresita after a targeted operation and detained a man.
- Investigators reviewed Guardia Urbana Municipal footage, conducted neighborhood inquiries, and notified the provincial Security and Justice Ministry over trafficking concerns.
- The blade is a curved steel saber with a black grip donated by the Museo Patrio de Mar del Plata, used by Granaderos a Caballo for gala duties rather than combat.
- During the raid, officers reported the saber had been hidden under a vehicle and also seized a .38 revolver, a pistol, and a motorcycle reported stolen.
- Officials emphasized the item’s patrimonial importance despite an estimated market value near ARS 200,000, noting a separate Dec. 24 incident at the site was resolved through security cameras.