Health
Drug parcels from the US intercepted in Uruguay; two convicted on trafficking charges
Customs authorities intercepted multiple drug parcels from the US at Carrasco International Airport near Montevideo, leading to two convictions on drug trafficking charges.
Uruguay's National Customs Directorate reported the arrest and conviction of two individuals following a series of operations at Carrasco International Airport on the outskirts of Montevideo. The operations involved the interception of international parcels and passenger screening, which revealed shipments of illegal drugs originating from the United States. The seizures highlight an ongoing risk of drug trafficking-related public health harms, including potential exposure to contaminated substances and impacts on local communities and health services.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Carrasco International Airport, Montevideo Department, Uruguay
- Date added
- 2026-04-03 03:11 UTC
- Added by
- gregoryamericaapdrmis
- Last updated
- 2026-04-03 03:11 UTC
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