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Lomas de Zamora Father Arrested After Video Shows 9-Year-Old Son Smoking Marijuana

UFI 14 oversees the narcotics case, with both minors under protective custody.

Overview

  • DDI Lomas de Zamora raided the Parque Barón home under judicial order and detained the 44-year-old suspect.
  • Police seized 69 cocaine wraps, about 650 grams of marijuana, a .32 revolver, a pistol, three imitation guns, 26 rounds, two ballistic vests and a Volkswagen Gol reported stolen.
  • Prosecutors charged the man with possession of narcotics with intent to sell and illegal firearm possession, and he remains held at the disposal of UFI 14.
  • The probe began after a video recorded by the accused showing his 9-year-old smoking marijuana circulated among his acquaintances and on social networks.
  • Judicial authorities placed the boy and a sibling under specialized child-protection care as the case continues in the instruction phase led by fiscal Esteban Berriel.