Uruguayan narcotrafficker Sebastián Marset was captured in Bolivia, where he had been a fugitive since July 29, 2023, and is wanted internationally for drug trafficking.
Sebastián Marset, an Uruguayan narcotrafficker listed as the third most wanted by the DEA, was apprehended in Bolivia during a police operation in the Santa Cruz region. Marset had been evading capture since July 29, 2023, when he escaped from a Bolivian police operation set to detain him in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Along with Marset's arrest, authorities reported the apprehension of three other individuals and the seizure of several weapons during the operation.
Marset's criminal activities have drawn the attention of multiple international law enforcement agencies, including those of Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, Europol, and Interpol, due to his involvement in leading an international drug trafficking network. His capture is an important success for drug enforcement efforts in Bolivia and could have implications for ongoing international investigations into drug-related crimes and networks.
The police operation took place in the Las Palmas neighborhood, an area known for its proximity to a former popular market. While details regarding the circumstances of the operation remain scarce, the successful capture of a high-profile criminal like Marset indicates strengthened law enforcement efforts in the region. This incident may lead to further investigations and possible arrests related to his drug trafficking organization.
