Woman Convicted in Uruguay for Drug and Arms Trafficking Linked to Ciudad Vieja Tunnel Investigation

El País reports on a significant judicial development in Uruguay, detailing the conviction of a woman involved in drug supply and arms trafficking, connected to a sophisticated criminal operation centered around a clandestine tunnel in Ciudad Vieja. The article highlights the transnational nature of the suspected criminal organization, with investigators pursuing the hypothesis of foreign involvement. The conviction, carrying a sentence of two years and six months, is part of a larger investigation into an attempted bank robbery via underground excavation. El País emphasizes the meticulous work of the police, which involved merging investigations initiated by anonymous tips about drug sales with intelligence shared by Brazilian counterparts regarding potential bank heists. The involvement of multiple nationalities—Uruguayan, Paraguayan, and Brazilian—underscores the complexity of the case and the reach of organized crime. For Uruguay, a country often perceived as stable, such revelations about sophisticated criminal networks operating with international links are particularly concerning and warrant close attention from both law enforcement and the public. The article details the confiscated items, including cash, phones, a drone, and weapons, painting a grim picture of the criminal enterprise.