Key Member of 'Dumbo' Drug Clan Expelled from Argentina

Argentine authorities have expelled a Peruvian national identified as a key member of the "Dumbo" drug cartel, a violent organization that operated in Buenos Aires's Barrio Padre Mugica. The expulsion, executed under strict security protocols, marks a significant step in dismantling the criminal structure.

The individual was apprehended in September 2021 during a series of raids in Villa Fiorito, Lomas de Zamora. These operations stemmed from an investigation revealing that cartel members were attempting to regroup and re-establish their territory following previous law enforcement actions. Investigators identified the expelled man as crucial in coordinating the commercialization and distribution of narcotics within the Barrio Padre Mugica, where the "Dumbo" organization had solidified its control over street-level drug dealing.

The expulsion order was issued by Argentine justice, and its execution was coordinated by the Ministry of National Security and carried out by agents from the Federal Investigations Department. The National Directorate of Migration requested the assistance of the PFA's Migration Affairs Division to facilitate the process. Due to the detainee's criminal background and alleged ties to a narcotrafficking organization, a substantial security detail was deployed for his transfer.

Federal Police officers from the Security and Detainees Department organized a special escort, including members of the Special Group GE-1 and the Federal Motorized Operations Group (GOMF), to accompany the individual from the holding facility to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. From there, he was placed on a flight bound for Lima, where he is now in the custody of Peruvian authorities, concluding the expulsion ordered by the Argentine court.

The case was overseen by Judge Sabrina Edith Namer of the Federal Criminal Oral Court No. 8 in Buenos Aires. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat organized crime and drug trafficking in the region.