Carabineros Arrest Six, Seize Illegal Weapons and Drugs in La Pintana Operations

Arrests and Weapon Seizure in Muñoz Gamero Sector

In a swift and coordinated operation, Carabineros arrested six individuals and seized an arsenal of weapons, ammunition, and dosed drugs in the commune of La Pintana. The two procedures, carried out a few hours apart, also resulted in the seizure of a significant amount of cash.

In the first operation, personnel from the Streets Without Violence service patrolled the Muñoz Gamero sector with Puerto Alegre. They detected three subjects conducting a drug transaction in broad daylight. Upon inspection, two of the individuals fled the scene, but the third, identified as the buyer, was apprehended.

The arrested individual confirmed to the police that he had acquired illicit substances moments before the intervention. Carabineros maintained patrols on the perimeter and managed to arrest one of the fleeing subjects at the intersection of Rubén Darío and José Manuel Balmaceda. The third person involved entered a nearby home, and Carabineros entered the property by virtue of flagrancy.

“Those arrested in this operation would belong to a criminal group known in the sector as ‘Los Rocha’. Their identities are being verified by the authorities.”

Territorial Information

Inside the house, specifically on the second floor, troops found a complete arsenal, including a Glock brand pistol with an erased serial number, adapted for automatic firing. They also seized a 7.62 caliber war ammunition, cash, and dosed drug awaiting weighing and field testing.

Second Operation: Escape through the Roofs

A second operation was developed in parallel when Carabineros from the 41st Police Station received an alert about a group of armed individuals aboard two vehicles at Francisco Bilbao No. 1868. The South Round Officer coordinated the police deployment to cover the accesses to the sector and approach from different points.

Upon becoming aware of the operation, the individuals attempted to flee by climbing onto the roofs of adjacent homes. One of them was surprised in the living room of the aforementioned home, wearing a ballistic helmet and a .22 caliber rifle. The long gun maintained an extended magazine with 22 cartridges.

Simultaneously, two other individuals who were escaping through the roofs were detained by the police personnel who participated in the siege. The quick action prevented those involved from evading capture despite the escape route they used.

During the inspection of the scene of the event, the police seized forty-four .22 caliber cartridges and $240 thousand in cash. These elements were found on the roof of a house located in the Juan XXIII passage.

Background of the Detainees and Arrested Individuals

The three arrested in the first operation are adults, with one having no previous criminal record, while the other two have previous cases for theft, carrying a weapon, and hiding their identity. Preliminary investigations indicate that the seized rifle does not register a theft order or registration in the Carabineros institutional systems.

The three detainees were placed under detention control, while the weapons, ammunition, and seized items were sent to Labocar for expert analysis.

FAQ

Q: How many people were arrested in total?

A: Six individuals were arrested in the two operations.

Q: What kind of weapons were seized?

A: An arsenal of weapons was seized, including a Glock pistol, a rifle, and ammunition.

Q: What was the total amount of cash seized?

A: $240 thousand in cash was seized during the second operation.

Did you know?

Carabineros’ Streets Without Violence service is dedicated to preventing and combating crime in vulnerable sectors of the city.

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If you witness any suspicious activity, always report it to local law enforcement to help maintain the safety of your community.

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