Suspects in Alberdi Supermarket Assault Transferred to Misiones Penitentiary

Three men accused of participating in a commando-style assault on the Liz II supermarket in Alberdi have been transferred to the Misiones Regional Penitentiary. The transfer, executed under heavy security, was ordered by the Guarantee Criminal Court as part of an ongoing investigation into aggravated robbery and other offenses.

The accused, identified as Fabio Luis Gavilán, 51, from Ciudad del Este; Diego Alberto Valdez Morales, 34, from Fernando de la Mora; and Eladio Muñoz García, 49, from Colonia Vaca Hu, were handed over to prison authorities on Tuesday morning. The judicial order for their transfer was issued on July 12, 2026, under case number 337/2026.

Despite the arrests, at least four other individuals believed to have been involved in the robbery remain at large. The prosecutor for the Alberdi Penal Unit II, Diego Benítez, stated that intensive search operations are underway in the Villa Oliva area and surrounding regions. Security forces are collaborating with various police departments to locate and apprehend the fugitives.

Authorities have appealed to the public for assistance, urging residents and landowners in the affected areas to report any suspicious activity or individuals matching the descriptions of the wanted suspects. The fugitives are reportedly moving on foot towards the Central department, and may be in the Villa Oliva vicinity. Information can be reported to the nearest police station or the National Police emergency number.