Investigation Launched into 'Narco Houses' in Chile's Biobío Region; Serviu Properties Targeted

Investigations are underway in Chile's Biobío region into properties identified as 'narco houses,' which are linked to criminal drug trafficking networks. These residences have become focal points for illicit activities associated with organized crime. The term 'narco house' refers to a property owned or controlled by a criminal network involved in drug trafficking. Such locations are reportedly used for various illegal operations, including the storage and sale of narcotics, as well as the enforcement of territorial control by the criminal groups. Regional authorities, including those associated with Serviu (the Social Housing Corporation), have expressed alarm over the potential takeover of public housing properties for these illicit purposes. This situation highlights a growing concern regarding the infiltration of criminal elements into residential areas and the exploitation of social housing resources for illegal activities.