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Weapons and drugs seized in police raid in Uruguay

Montevideo, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) Weapons and drugs were seized in a police operation in a house in Médanos de Solymar, Uruguay's Department of Canelones.

Police officers seized 85 bricks with suspected cocaine base paste as well as marijuana.

Also 12 short and long guns, including an assault rifle, ammunition and magazines.

A 31-year-old man with a criminal record was arrested inside the home. Another one was arrested in the area, the outlet reported.

Both are available to the prosecution.

Uruguayan authorities acknowledged that the country has become a narcotic hub which organized crime groups seek to export to Europe through the port of Montevideo or on ships anchored in the Rio de la Plata.

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