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In Uruguay-Brazil border arms trafficking dismantled

Published on: July 28, 2025
09:54

Montevideo, Jul 28 (Prensa Latina) Authorities in the northern Uruguayan department of Artigas dismantled an international arms trafficking network on the border with Brazil, it was reported today. The “Capella” operation arrested three Brazilian citizens who received prison sentences.

16 people arrested in Brazil for wildlife trafficking

Published on: June 18, 2025
12:33

Brasilia, June 18 (Prensa Latina) A recent joint action by the Federal and Civil Police of Brazil, with the support of various authorities, ended arresting 16 persons suspected of being part of a network dedicated to the international trafficking of wild animals.

Mexico to disclose results of national security strategy

Published on: May 8, 2025
08:56

Mexico City, May 8 (Prensa Latina) Mexican authorities will release today the latest results of the national security strategy implemented by the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Honduran police seize 14 bales of cocaine

Published on: March 4, 2025
00:15

Tegucigalpa, Mar 4 (Prensa Latina) In an operation against drug trafficking in northern Honduras, the National Police seized 14 bales of cocaine hydrochloride in the department (region) of Colón, on the Caribbean coast, on Monday.

Ecuador and European Union sign memorandum on security

Published on: February 21, 2025
18:14

Quito, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador and the European Union (EU) signed a memorandum of understanding in this capital on Friday to promote and strengthen cooperation on security in this Andean country.

Paraguay to allocate more funds to fight against drug trafficking

Published on: December 25, 2024
10:06

Asunción, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) The government of Paraguay will allocate 500 million dollars to strengthen security agencies in the fight against drug trafficking, which is among the country's priorities, it was reported here today.

Panamanian authorities seize more than two tons of drugs

Published on: December 14, 2024
01:01

Panama, Dec 14 (Prensa Latina) Some 2,134 kilograms of drugs, transported aboard boats from Colombia, were seized by the National Aeronaval Service (SENAN) of Panama on Friday.

International Summit against People Trafficking concludes

Published on: November 27, 2024
10:50

Bogota, Nov 27 (Prensa Latina) The first International Summit against People Trafficking, whose objective is to implement actions to confront this scourge, will conclude today with the participation of experts, local officials and representatives of national entities in Cartagena, in northern Colombia.

Bolivian authorities curb smuggling of 18,000 kilograms of pork

Published on: November 20, 2024
17:19

La Paz, Nov 20 (Prensa Latina) The Strategic Operational Command for the Fight against Smuggling (CEO-LCC) confirmed the seizure of two vehicles laden with 18,000 kilograms of pork bound for Peru on Wednesday.

Guatemala dismantles further clandestine drug trafficking airstrips

Published on: June 12, 2024
14:31

Guatemala City, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala's National Civil Police (PNC), the Army and the Public Prosecutor's Office have dismantled another two clandestine airstrips allegedly used for drug trafficking, an official source informed.

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