Police seize 118 kilos of base cocaine; two Paraguayans jailed

In a significant blow to drug trafficking networks operating in the region, Uruguayan authorities have successfully intercepted a substantial quantity of illicit drugs. The operation, conducted on Route 1, led to the arrest of two Paraguayan citizens and the seizure of over 118 kilograms of base cocaine, valued at approximately one million dollars on the local market.

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in the framework of the national strategy of control and prevention on national routes, managed to intercept an SUV registered in Paraguay that was transporting 111 bricks of cocaine paste equivalent to more than 790,000 doses, with an approximate value of one million dollars on the local market.

The vehicle, a high-end Audi Q7 with Paraguayan license plates, was stopped under suspicion of transporting narcotics. A thorough inspection, aided by K9 units, revealed a hidden compartment in the vehicle's floor containing 111 bricks of cocaine. The coordinated effort involved multiple agencies, including the Directorate General for the Repression of Illicit Drug Trafficking, National Customs Directorate, and the National Naval Prefecture, demonstrating a robust inter-agency approach to combating organized crime.

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an anomaly in the floor, for which the K9 dogs were called to work, who confirmed the presence of drugs.

This successful operation underscores Uruguay's commitment to controlling its borders and disrupting the flow of illegal substances. The swift judicial process resulted in a five-year prison sentence for the arrested individuals, sending a clear message about the consequences of engaging in drug trafficking. For Uruguay, such seizures are not just about law enforcement; they are about protecting the nation's security and the well-being of its citizens from the destabilizing influence of the drug trade.

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obtained clear images that evidenced the presence of brick-shaped packages hidden in the floor of the vehicle.