Recently, two individuals from Paysandu They have been convicted after a summary trial. The subjects, aged 29 and 36, were charged with the entry into the country of almost 10 kilos of cocaine from Argentina. This case highlights the complications that the region faces in terms of drug trafficking and its connection to organized crime.
The operation that led to the arrest of these individuals took place on Thursday night, in the “José Artigas” international bridge. In this context, the Departmental Anti-Drug Brigade was carrying out routine controls. During these inspections, a white Kia vehicle with Paysandú license plates was identified, whose occupants showed suspicious behavior that caught the attention of the authorities.
The vehicle was taken to the police base for a thorough search, given the nervousness exhibited by the occupants. During the inspection, the agents noticed that one of the rear doors had been modified and, upon opening it, They found nine “bricks” of drugsperfectly hidden and taped. Laboratory tests confirmed that the substance was cocaine, totaling 9,393 kilograms.
The police have estimated that the value of this amount of cocaine on the market could reach $90,000. This figure highlights the magnitude of the problem that drug trafficking represents in the region, as well as the serious legal and social implications it entails.
According to journalist Diego Martini, the 29-year-old man with the initials SA, until now worked in the Municipality of Paysandú, headed by Nicolás Olivera, of the National Partyand was active in the same political force. The other with the initials JO, 36 years old, was also arrested, both of whom will go to a summary trial.
Background of the accused
The detainees, identified in the investigation as SSAH, 29, and JEOR, 36, had criminal records for drug trafficking, which adds a level of concern about their participation in illicit activities. Furthermore, it has been revealed that SSAH was an official in the Municipality of Paysandú and active member of the National Partya fact that has generated repercussions in the community.
The abbreviated trial concluded with the conviction of both subjects for “a crime of transportation of narcotic substances in formal competition, with a crime of attempted importation of narcotic substances”. The court imposed a sentence of 2 years and 10 months in prison. This decision reinforces the commitment of the judicial system in the fight against drug trafficking, a scourge that affects not only those involved, but the entire society.
The Paysandú Police Chief, in statements to Channel 10’s Subrayado, highlighted the importance of continuing with these operations to stop the advance of drug trafficking in the region. “Our work is tireless and we seek to protect our citizens from these crimes”, he assured.
