Various cartridges, ammunition, and firearm magazines arranged on white and yellow blankets on the ground — More than 50 firearms, knives, vests, flashlights, and other items had been seized | La Derecha Diario

Camara — More than 50 firearms, knives, vests, flashlights, and other items had been seized | La Derecha Diario

Unprecedented operation in Córdoba: 50 legal weapons were seized and then everything was returned

The Federal Justice determined that there was no crime after verifying that everything was registered with ANMAC

27/06/2025 15:49:00h

Editorial Team

A raid carried out in June 2024 at a residence in the General Bustos neighborhood resulted in the seizure of an arsenal. More than 50 firearms, knives, vests, flashlights, and other items were seized. The operation was of great magnitude and included the presence of high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Security of Córdoba.

However, weeks later, the Federal Court dismissed the case and ordered the full return of the seized items. The head of the Security Department, Juan Pablo Quinteros, personally participated in the operation along with the then Deputy Chief of Police, Alejandro Mercado.

According to the judicial investigation, the owner of the residence, Adolfo Potazcek, had all the seized weapons and objects in order. He was listed as a legitimate user, category G-2, with the National Agency of Controlled Materials (ANMAC).

Several firearms, ammunition, magazines, a bulletproof vest, knives, and other items are arranged on blankets on the floor in front of a concrete wall.

The owner, Adolfo Potazcek, had all the seized weapons and items properly registered | La Derecha Diario

Everything in order, according to the Federal Court

The procedure originated with an order to recover a stolen cell phone, but led to an unexpected discovery. In the house, there were weapons of war, cutlery, reloading machines, and even a police radio.

The authorities even linked one of the weapons to the robbery that occurred in Nueva Córdoba in 2018, where a police officer died. However, that hypothesis was ruled out by federal experts after analyzing the material.

"The weapons were registered, as were the rest of the items that require registration with ANMAC," explained Andrés Paladino, one of the defense attorneys.

Gray-haired man with a short beard wearing a plaid jacket and light blue jersey gesturing with his right hand while speaking

Juan Pablo Quinteros, Minister of Security of Córdoba | La Derecha Diario

The defense confirmed that there were no charges

Paladino and Oscar Zárate represented Potazcek throughout the entire judicial process. According to their account, their client recovered all the confiscated items and was never charged with any crime.

"The client explained to us the origin of each seized item. He even tried to do so during the operation, but the police officers did not listen to him," Paladino added to a local media outlet.

Now, the attorneys are considering taking legal action for the damage caused. "The cutlery was a collection, the vest and the radio were freely available and purchased online," they detailed.

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