This Tuesday the drug prosecutor Monica Ferrero carried out the formalization against six detainees in the framework of the anti-drug operation known as “Pitágoras”, which allowed the seizure of more than 400 kilograms of cocaine and base paste in a procedure carried out on Route 8 in conjunction with several raids carried out in Canelones and Montevideo .
During the operation, the authorities arrested nine people, of whom six were formalized. Four of the detainees received formalization for crimes related to drug trafficking (organization to commit crimes, transportation of narcotic substances, for example) and a precautionary measure of preventive detention was imposed on them until September 30.
On the other hand, there were two people who have already received a sentence after holding an abbreviated procedure. These criminals were involved in minor crimes and will serve sentences that include 14 months of house arrest and community service.
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“Pitágoras” was a plan that began in March of this year to follow up on a drug trafficking criminal organization. This gang introduced “large quantities” of drugs into the country and then distributed them in different drug outlets.
On Sunday night, around 8:30 p.m., in a joint effort between the police headquarters of Tacuarembó and Cerro Largo, the authorities stopped three vehicles that were circulating on Route 8. Behind them came a van that they disguised as an ambulance. to transport drugs.
After checking the vehicles, the Police seized a total of 140 bricks of cocaine weighing 172,207 kilos and 240 bricks of base paste, for 251,406 kilos. The total of the confiscated drug amounts to 423,612 kilos.
The substances were destined for different outlets in the departments of Maldonado, Rocha, Lavalleja and Montevideo. It is not ruled out that at least one part was bound for Europe, where the sale price is higher. “Pitágoras” also involved carrying out at least five raids in the departments of Montevideo and Canelones. In addition to the drug, the Police managed to seize various weapons and currency.
