A heavily armed police officer guards the entrance of a house while another officer detains a person next to a pickup truck on the street during a nighttime operation. — A 25-year-old man was arrested in Malagueño, Córdoba, for drug trafficking | La Derecha Diario

Camara — A 25-year-old man was arrested in Malagueño, Córdoba, for drug trafficking | La Derecha Diario

Córdoba: a drug dealer was arrested in Malagueño for selling drugs in front of a school

A 25-year-old man was arrested following anonymous reports of selling narcotics near a school

08/07/2025 16:53:00h

Editorial Team

A 25-year-old man was arrested in Malagueño for selling drugs in front of a school. The operation was carried out by the Anti-Narcotics Police Force (FPA). The procedure was ordered after repeated calls to the Anonymous Complaints Center of the Public Prosecutor's Office.

The raided residence was located at the intersection of Francisco Ramírez Street and Padre Marella. According to the FPA, cocaine, marijuana, and money were seized. Psychotropic drugs and items related to drug dealing were also confiscated.

The complaint stated that the suspect sold drugs at his doorstep and in front of a school. The transactions took place at different times of the day. This situation caused alarm among local residents.

Person in tactical uniform and protective helmet holding a weapon in front of the entrance of a white house with potted plants

At his residence, 332 doses of marijuana and 11 doses of cocaine ready for sale were found | La Derecha Diario

FPA operation and seizure of narcotics

The operation was supervised by the Narcotics Prosecutor's Office of Villa Carlos Paz. The accused was subdued without offering resistance. In total, 332 doses of marijuana and 11 doses of cocaine ready for sale were found.

Additionally, officers found four psychotropic drug tablets without a prescription. A sum of cash was also seized. All confiscated material was taken to the judicial headquarters along with the detainee.

Investigators confirmed that the drug dealer used his house as a point of sale. However, he also sold at the corner near an educational institution. Parents and teachers had reported suspicious activity in the area.

A police officer wearing a vest and helmet detains a person next to a pickup truck on a street at night.

He was selling drugs in front of an educational institution in the city | La Derecha Diario

Charges and possible criminal consequences

After the arrest, the young man was charged with drug trafficking. The offense carries mandatory prison sentences. The prosecutor in the case stated that possible accomplices will be investigated.

The judiciary is now analyzing whether the detainee acted alone or as part of a larger network. Further arrests in the coming days are not ruled out. The investigation will continue with the analysis of the seized material.

The Public Prosecutor's Office highlighted the value of anonymous complaints. They stated that citizen cooperation is key to combating drug trafficking. The case reopens the debate on security in school zones.

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