Police Chief Arrives in Santa Rita to Coordinate Response to Bank Attack

National Police chief César Silguero arrived in Santa Rita to oversee the investigation into a recent attack on multiple banks. His presence aims to bolster both preventive and investigative efforts in the region.

Silguero plans to meet with police commanders to review security strategies and coordinate the ongoing investigation. While there are reports suggesting the involvement of former police officers, the chief stated that no identities have been confirmed, emphasizing the need for concrete evidence before any formal accusations are made.

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We received information about the possibility of some event against cash transport in Alto Paraná about 22 days ago. Preventive measures were taken, but there were no concrete elements that allowed us to determine what the objective would be.

The police had received intelligence about a potential attack on cash-in-transit vehicles in the Alto Paraná region approximately 22 days prior. Despite preventive measures, specific targets were not identified, making it difficult to thwart the assault. Silguero noted that the high number of financial institutions in the area complicates continuous coverage.

He described the group responsible for the bank heist as a large, well-funded criminal organization with significant logistical capabilities and planning. The immediate priority, Silguero stated, is to identify those responsible and gather sufficient evidence for the Public Ministry.

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We are talking about a numerous criminal group, with resources and financing. The most important thing now is to identify those responsible and gather all the necessary evidence to make them available to the Public Ministry.