Chaco Police Rocked by Cocaine Theft During narcotics Burn
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A shocking scandal has erupted within the Chaco Province police force, as seven officers have been arrested and charged with attempting to steal nine kilograms of cocaine during an official drug incineration event. The operation,intended to demonstrate a commitment to combating the drug trade,rather became a brazen display of corruption,raising serious questions about internal controls and oversight.
A planned destruction of 80 kilograms of cocaine and three tons of marijuana at the Colonia Benitez police station devolved into a criminal enterprise when authorities discovered a plot to replace the narcotics with plaster bricks.The audacious scheme unfolded under the watch of the province’s highest authorities, highlighting the depth of the alleged betrayal.
Bold Scheme Unraveled by Vigilant Official
According to reports, the officers devised a plan to discreetly swap portions of the cocaine with the less valuable plaster, intending to remove the drugs from the site undetected. However, the scheme was thwarted by the secretary of federal judge Ricardo Mianovich, who observed “strange movements” and noticed officers attempting to load a suspicious box into a patrol vehicle.
A subsequent search revealed both cocaine and a plaster brick, leading investigators to believe the brick was intended as a substitute for the incinerated drugs. “The level of planning and audacity is deeply concerning,” stated a senior official involved in the investigation.
Seven Officers Detained,Facing Serious Charges
federal Judge Zunilda Niremperger has formally charged the seven officers,with the investigation being led by prosecutor patricio Sabadini. The accused include:
- Néstor Ariel Urne Canteros (cabo)
- gustavo Andrés Quizama (cabo)
- Lucas Exequiel Martínez (chief officer)
- Juan Nicolás Almirón Núñez (cabo 1°)
- Gustavo Jesus Acosta (sergeant)
- ruben Hector Cesar Alegre (commissar)
- Andrés Franco Ramírez (deputy commissioner)
All seven have been ordered to remain in preventive detention for 100 days while facing charges of “possession of drugs for marketing purposes aggravated by being public officials and by the participation of three or more people, and embezzlement.”
the incident underscores the pervasive challenges of corruption within law enforcement and the urgent need for robust internal affairs investigations and accountability measures. The fallout from this scandal is likely to reverberate throughout the chaco Province Police force for months to come.
Why did this happen? The incident stemmed from a calculated scheme by seven Chaco Province Police officers to steal nine kilograms of cocaine during a scheduled drug incineration. Motivated by potential profit,they attempted to replace the cocaine with plaster bricks.
Who was involved? Seven officers were arrested and charged: Néstor Ariel Urne Canteros, Gustavo Andrés Quizama, Lucas Exequiel martínez, Juan Nicolás Almirón Núñez, Gustavo Jesus Acosta, ruben Hector Cesar Alegre, and Andrés Franco Ramírez. Federal judge Zunilda Niremperger and prosecutor Patricio Sabadini are leading the investigation.
What occurred? Officers planned to swap cocaine with plaster during a public drug burn. The scheme was discovered by the secretary of federal judge Ricardo Mianovich, who noticed suspicious activity. A search revealed cocaine and a plaster brick.
How did it end? All seven officers are in preventive detention for 100 days, facing charges of drug possession for sale (aggravated by their positions and the number of participants) and embezzlement. The investigation is ongoing, and the scandal is expected to have lasting repercussions for the Chaco Province Police.
