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Santa Cruz Command Security Reinforced for Alleged Threats From Marset Groups · Global Voices

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On Wednesday, seven foreign citizens were arrested by law enforcement officials. According to the official report, these are five Colombians and two Ecuadorians who were allegedly part of the Marset security ring.
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Santa Cruz, 19 Mar 2026 (ATB Digital).- The General Command of the Bolivian Police ordered the reinforcement of security in the Departmental Command of Santa Cruz, after reports of alleged bomb threats attributed to groups linked to drug traffickers Sebastian Marset. The alert arises after the FELCN apprehended seven foreigners five Colombians and two Ecuadorians in the area of El Naranjal, who would be part of the security ring of the Uruguayan…

Marset was captured early on Friday, February 13, in a “secret” operation, and that same day was handed over to the DEA and expelled to the United States. [caption id=

On Wednesday, seven foreign citizens were arrested by law enforcement officials. According to the official report, these are five Colombians and two Ecuadorians who were allegedly part of the Marset security ring.

SANTA CRUZ 19 Mar. (NOMADA NEWS).- The General Command of the Bolivian Police ordered the reinforcement of security in police facilities in Santa Cruz, following reports of alleged threats of attacks attributed to groups linked to drug traffickers Sebastián Marset. The measure was activated after members of the Special Force to Fight Drug Trafficking (Felcn) arrested seven foreign citizens — five Colombians and two Ecuadorians — in the area of E…

Fact Sheet: Bolivian Police captured seven foreigners in Santa Cruz, linked to drug trafficking and kingpin Sebastián Marset. The operation is a response to criminal activities and was carried out after Marset's capture. Tap to see the full context. Context: The detainees possessed military uniforms, weapons, and ammunition, suggesting an organized structure. Minister of Government Marco Oviedo stated that the detainees are five Colombians and t…

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Periódico La Patria broke the news in on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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