In Salta province, Argentina, two men were sentenced for attempting to transport 63 kilograms of cocaine mixed with an antiparasitic agent used for animals. The incident occurred during a routine Gendarmerie control on a road in General Güemes, where authorities detected a suspicious odor coming from a Peugeot 408, prompting a more thorough inspection of the vehicle.

Upon inspection of the car, officials discovered multiple rectangular packages wrapped in black tape concealed within a modified compartment behind the dashboard. The driver, Rubén Lupa Mamani, and his passenger, Eric González Delgado, attempted to conceal their cargo, but the unusual smell raised the suspicions of the law enforcement officers, leading to their eventual arrest and subsequent conviction.

This case highlights ongoing challenges in drug trafficking within Argentina, as authorities continue to confront sophisticated smuggling methods used by traffickers. The use of animal antiparasitic substances to dilute the cocaine showcases the lengths to which criminals will go to evade detection, underscoring the importance of vigilance and thorough checks in combating drug-related crime.