La Derecha Diario Blow to drug dealing: stolen cell phones recovered from Central Norte players
The police carried out three simultaneous raids, seized drugs, and arrested eight people linked to a gang that is also believed to be involved in the robbery of the professional team
Salta Police dismantled an organization dedicated to drug dealing and involved in the theft of cell phones from Central Norte's squad. The operation, carried out simultaneously in three neighborhoods, was led by the Narcocriminal Investigation Division and originated from reports from local residents who alerted authorities about the sale of drugs in the area.
In the raided homes, security forces found a significant amount of base paste, cocaine, and several cell phones. Among the devices found are the five that were stolen from players of the Salta team five days ago, when two individuals entered the club's premises and took advantage of the squad's training session to steal the high-value devices.
Commissioner Héctor Castelli stated that the phones will be returned to the players once the corresponding forensic examinations are completed. He also reported that eight people were arrested during the operation.
During the raids, a medical team had to assist a relative of one of the suspects who became unwell at the scene.
A recent precedent
This is not the first blow against drug trafficking in the province so far this year. In June, seven people were arrested at the Federal Penitentiary Complex III in General Güemes, including inmates and Penitentiary Service staff, for trafficking drugs and cell phones inside the prison.
The operation, conducted during visiting hours, thwarted the attempt by those involved to dispose of the illicit material that is part of the ongoing judicial case.
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