Córdoba: attempted to bribe Gendarmerie; was transporting 32 tons (70,547 pounds) of onions without documentation

A truck driver transporting 32 metric tons (70,548 pounds) of onions without the required valid documentation attempted to bribe National Gendarmerie personnel to avoid penalties. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, on National Route No. 9, within the jurisdiction of the province of Córdoba.

The operation was carried out by officers from the “Sinsacate” Road Safety Section, under the command of Squadron 65 Córdoba. The vehicle, originating from Río Negro and bound for Tucumán, was inspected during a routine check.

Irregularities and failed bribery attempt

During the inspection, the gendarmes detected that the truck had multiple violations, such as lack of a valid license, non-compliant lights, and incomplete documentation, in violation of regulations established by CNRT and SENASA.

It was in this context that the driver offered money to the officers in order to avoid being penalized.The bribe was rejected and immediate intervention was given to Federal Court No. 1 of Córdoba, which ordered the seizure of the truck and the goods. The truck driver was released, although he remains subject to the case for the crime of active bribery.