Nearly seven tons of marijuana found on Lake Itaipú shores transferred to Ciudad del Este

Paraguayan authorities have confiscated a substantial amount of marijuana, totaling 6,877 kilograms, found near the shores of Lake Itaipú in the Mbaracayú district. The pressed drug was discovered packaged in polyethylene bags and packing tape, indicating it was prepared for illicit transport to Brazil. Its strategic location along the lake suggests the use of clandestine ports for smuggling.

The operation, executed by intelligence division police officers, is considered one of the most significant drug seizures in recent years. The remote and difficult-to-access location of the discovery meant that the removal of the large volume of drugs took considerable effort. Due to strong winds and the sheer quantity of marijuana, small boats were unsuitable, necessitating the use of vessels from the Naval Base.

Anti-drug prosecutor Luis Escobar took charge of the case and ordered the evidence to be transported to the Naval Base in Ciudad del Este. This operation is part of broader efforts to dismantle international drug trafficking networks, with a related operation in Brazil having already led to the arrest of a Paraguayan couple.