Over 500 marijuana packages found in Puerto Quijarro; one suspect arrested

Bolivian anti-narcotics police have seized 517 packages of marijuana during an operation in the border municipality of Puerto Quijarro. The drugs were discovered concealed within a rustic property as part of the '200 Years of Service to the Fatherland' operational plan. Anti-narcotics officers found 14 jute bags containing the substance, which field tests confirmed was marijuana, indicating a shipment destined for illicit trafficking. A person present at the location was apprehended by officers, who deemed there was sufficient evidence to suggest their involvement. The case has been transferred to the Public Ministry, which will lead the investigation into the origin, destination, and exact quantity of the seized drugs, and identify any other potential accomplices. The operation is part of ongoing interdiction efforts in the Santa Cruz department, particularly in border towns like Puerto Quijarro, a strategic point due to its proximity to Brazil and common routes used by drug trafficking organizations.