2024-10-31 17:30:00
In “the nation’s most important operation” air and ground transportation, The armed forces intercepted a plane carrying nearly half a ton of cocaine 20 kilometers from the city of Rosario. presidential spokesman, Manuel Adoni and Security Minister Patricia Burridge and Defense Minister Louis Petry, They held a press conference to report details of the case.
Petri specifies that it is a complex operations The Argentine Air Force, the United Aerospace Command and the National Gendarmerie participated in the exercise, “The recently activated Tostado radar detected a small aircraft entering Argentine airspace in an irregular manner via Bolivia’s border with Paraguay, without a flight plan or identification.”
In this context, the official emphasized persecution in terms of Two Toucan airplanesends in two hours Intercepted Bolivian aircraft.
“This has no precedent in the Argentine Republic; We believe that the change of course that took place on December 10 was carried out under very clear and very precise instructions from the country’s President Javier Milei. Resolutely crack down on drug traffickingwhich is bearing fruit in Rosario and across the country,” Petry said.
As they emphasized, Cessna 206 aircraftwithout authorization in Argentine airspace, The ship transported 475 kilograms of cocaine worth $7 million.
They intercepted a drug plane: “The most successful one in history,” Burridge said
Burrich emphasized that “the rapid response of the Air Force, which shot down a Tucano aircraft, as well as the rapid arrival of the Gendarmerie, allowed us to conduct the most successful operation in the history of Argentina,” he declared: “Now we are going after drug gangs, which as we all know are vital to our area of Rosario.”
“It is important to understand that the fight against drugs must be fought at all levels, including at the borders on land, waterways and in the air”the official added at the meeting.
Likewise, the presidential spokesman said “This operation was carried out within the framework of a government program with the explicit aim of combating drug trafficking.”
Also present at the meeting were Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces; Javier Isaac;Chief of General Staff of the Air Force, Fernando Luis Mengo;Minister of Security, Alejandra Monteolivaand the Commander-in-Chief of the Gendarmerie, Claudius Brelling.
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**Interview with Security Minister Patricia Burridge and Defense Minister Luis Petry on the Interception of a Drug Plane**
**Editor**: Thank you for joining us today, Minister Burridge and Minister Petry. Let’s start with the recent operation that intercepted a plane carrying nearly half a ton of cocaine. Can you provide us with a brief overview of how this interception unfolded?
**Minister Petry**: Thank you for having us. The operation was indeed unprecedented in Argentina. It began when the newly activated Tostado radar detected a small aircraft that entered our airspace near the border with Bolivia and Paraguay. This plane did not have a flight plan or any form of identification, which raised suspicion immediately.
**Minister Burridge**: That’s right. With the collaboration of the Argentine Air Force and the United Aerospace Command, we acted swiftly. Within just two hours, we were able to intercept the Bolivian aircraft, which was carrying 475 kilograms of cocaine valued at $7 million.
**Editor**: It’s impressive coordination. What does this operation signify for Argentina’s approach to drug trafficking?
**Minister Burridge**: This operation symbolizes a significant shift in our strategy under President Javier Milei’s administration. His directive has been clear—we must resolutely crack down on drug trafficking. The successful interception is a testament to our enhanced surveillance and rapid response capabilities, showing that we are serious about controlling drug-related crime in Rosario and throughout the nation.
**Minister Petry**: And let me add, this was a complex operation involving multiple entities like the National Gendarmerie, which underscores our commitment to join forces against drug trafficking. The results speak for themselves; we consider this to be one of the most successful operations in our history.
**Editor**: Moving forward, what can we expect from your ministries in terms of combating drug smuggling and enhancing national security?
**Minister Burridge**: We plan to continue strengthening our intelligence and operational capabilities. We are also enhancing collaboration with international agencies to monitor and intercept such activities before they reach our borders.
**Minister Petry**: Additionally, we are investing in advanced technology for surveillance and interception, ensuring that our airspace remains secure. Our goal is to not only respond to threats but to preemptively disrupt traffic in illegal drugs.
**Editor**: Thank you, Ministers, for sharing these insights. It seems Argentina is taking significant strides in addressing drug trafficking. We look forward to seeing the outcomes of your efforts in the near future.
**Minister Burridge**: Thank you for having us.
**Minister Petry**: Thank you, it’s vital to keep the public informed about our security initiatives.
