Several rectangular packages wrapped in plastic are lined up on white sheets on the ground next to a scale, a blender, and other objects near a car. — One of the main raids was carried out on Martín Gainza Street, block B, lot 9, in the Renacimiento neighborhood | La Derecha Diario

Camara — One of the main raids was carried out on Martín Gainza Street, block B, lot 9, in the Renacimiento neighborhood | La Derecha Diario

Narco-structure in Córdoba: 28 simultaneous raids, drugs, weapons, and 19 detainees

The operation focused on the Renacimiento neighborhood and targeted a network that operated in several neighborhoods

01/07/2025 18:21:00h

Editorial Team

A strong police deployment took place this Tuesday in different neighborhoods of the city of Córdoba. There were 28 simultaneous raids that resulted in 19 people being arrested. The operation was led by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

During the procedures, 18 bricks of marijuana were seized, valued at about 36 million pesos (79,366 pounds) on the illegal market. Authorities also found two precision scales, cell phones, and an unspecified sum of money. Police also seized several firearms and motorcycles with seizure orders.

One of the main raids took place on Martín Gainza Street, block B, lot 9, in the Renacimiento neighborhood. According to official sources, that area concentrates criminal acts related to robberies of taxi drivers and app drivers. The investigation seeks to link the seized items to those recent complaints.

Seized items on the ground including a blender, a digital scale, several wrapped packages, mobile phones, and a plastic bag with bills.

Two precision scales, cell phones, and an unspecified amount of money were also found | La Derecha Diario

Drug trafficking and crimes against transportation workers

According to the official report, the operation originated from multiple security incidents against drivers. The victims are mostly taxi and digital platform drivers, who have been demanding protection.

The 28 raids were carried out in a coordinated manner and in a short period to prevent leaks. The operations covered not only Renacimiento but also nearby neighborhoods with similar backgrounds. The objective was to dismantle storage, sales, and criminal logistics points simultaneously.

More than 100 officers from different divisions of Córdoba Police participated in the deployment. Drones, body cameras, and license plate readers were used to track suspicious vehicles. The force highlighted the effectiveness of the operation and announced new interventions in critical areas.

Packages wrapped in brown tape arranged on white sheets on the floor next to scales, a blender, phones, and other objects

During the procedures, 18 bricks of marijuana were seized, valued at approximately 36 million pesos (79,366 pounds) on the illegal market | La Derecha Diario

Insecurity and drug dealing under society's scrutiny

The growth of drug dealing in peripheral neighborhoods is generating concern and demands from residents. The lack of exemplary sentences and repeat offenses are part of the structural problem. Although the operation was successful, citizens are demanding more lasting solutions and fewer circumstantial fixes.

Police have indicated that the case remains open and further arrests in the coming days are not ruled out. Part of the seized material will be analyzed to cross-reference data with ongoing judicial cases. The judiciary will investigate whether the detainees were part of a larger criminal organization.

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