Paraguay incinerates nearly two tons of seized marijuana

In San Pedro, Paraguay, a significant quantity of marijuana, totaling 1,918 kilograms, was destroyed by fire. The illicit substance was seized on July 14 along route PY08 and was found concealed within a hidden compartment of a truck.

The incineration ceremony took place at the premises of the company ALPACASA, located at kilometer 390 of route PY08. The operation was overseen by Judge Oscar Crismaldo Segovia Sosa of San Estanislao and prosecutor Jorge Encina from the Specialized Unit for the Fight Against Narcotic Trafficking.

Key figures present included Commissioner Principal Dionisio Alcaraz, head of Comisaría N° 22 of Jejuí colony, special supervisor Arístides López from SENAD Base Concepción, public defender Elder Fariña, and personnel from the A.A.T. under Sub-commissioner Marcos Barros. The seized truck, a 1999 Scania model with trailer, was driven by Reinaldo Teixeira Do Nacimiento, who is currently detained.

The truck was transported to the evidence headquarters of the Prosecutor's Office in Santa Rosa del Aguaray following the incineration. The driver remains in custody at Comisaría 18ª in San Estanislao, awaiting judicial proceedings. This seizure is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.

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The truck was transported by Public Ministry officials, accompanied by police personnel, to the Evidence headquarters of the Prosecutor's Office in Santa Rosa del Aguaray.