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9 Detainees and 201 Supermarket Carts Seized in Arica: Illegally Leased

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Detectives of the Criminal Investigation Brigade of the PDI Arica, following an investigation by the Local Public Prosecutor's Office of the...Arica · Arica Read Article

Carabineros Does Not Authorize Pyrotechnic Show of New Year Announced by Municipality of Arica

A reverse complex had the Municipality of Arica, not obtaining the authorization of Carabineros of Chile, for the performance of the pyrotechnic spectacle that had planned to receive the New Year tomorrow night and that had awarded the company “Cienfuegos Chile SPA” for $33,967,753.New Year · Arica Read Article

Sec Investigation by February Blackout Is Still Ongoing with No Defined Results

An extensive blackout that affected much of the country, from Arica to Los Lagos, on February 25, 2025, continues to be investigated by the Superintendency of Electricity and Fuels (SEC). To date, the results of the inquiries aimed at clarifying the responsibilities of the incident that generated significant repercussions on the national electricity system have not been made public. In August, the SEC filed charges against eight electric compani…Arica · Arica Read Article

Chile Seizes 700 Kilos of Cocaine Camouflaged in Wood From Bolivia

🔊 Listen to this news: According to reports from the Special Force for the Fight Against Drug Trafficking (FELCN), a shipment of more than 700 kilos of high-purity cocaine camouflaged in wood was detected. This discovery took place in Chile and originated somewhere in Bolivia on October 25, 2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m. The container, which weighed a total of 19.5 tons of wood from Bolivia, was seized in Arica. Chilean authorities confirmed…Arica · Arica Read Article

With the Cult of "Santa Muerte": This Is How the Narco "Bishop" Who Trafficked Ketamine From Peru to Chile Operated

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He prayed before each crossing, sent audios with blessings and promised divine protection. But behind the mystical tone there was no faith or miracles: there were ketamines, borders and a criminal network operating under the control of a false narco bishop in the far north of the country. The story was revealed after an investigation by the Arica Prosecutor’s Office and the PDI. The protagonist is José Herrera Pozo, an Ecuadorian citizen of 58 y…Arica · Arica Read Article

Chacalluta Border Crossing: 4 Travelers Wearing Hidden Ketamine Are Discovered in Their Clothes

Teams from Arica Regional Customs intercepted four passengers carrying hidden ketamine between their clothes. The situation was revealed when the inspectors carried out three procedures applying different risk profiles between December 24 and 25. After that, they detected the travelers who had the drug hidden between their clothes. In the first case, they discovered two Peruvian citizens - J.V.S.V. and F.P.A.C.-, carrying, each one, ketamine pow…Travel · Arica Read Article

Five Ex-Military Persons in Pretrial Detention Following the Judgement of the Court of Appeal

The judicial decision is in addition to the record of serious negligence reported by the Arica Public Prosecutor ' s Office.Arica · Arica Read Article

Franco Vargas Case: Court of Arica Ratifies Pretrial Detention of Four Former Military Personnel and Decrees the Same Measure for a Fifth Accused

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This Friday, the Arica Court of Appeal, confirmed the pre-trial detention of four former army soldiers formalized by the death of the conscript Franco Vargas and, in addition, reversed a less burdensome precautionary measure against a fifth defendant, who was also sent to prison.The preventive measures were issued on Wednesday last week, when in the Arica Guarantee Court they were formalized, among other crimes, for illegitimate coercion and ext…Arica · Arica See the Story

Customs Seizes 110 Kilos of Marijuana Hidden in Soy Cargo at Arica Border Crossing: Truck Driver Was Placed in Pre-Trial Detention

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A large drug seizure was carried out by Customs personnel from the Arica Region, following the discovery of 110 kilos of marijuana hidden in the middle of bulk soy, which was intended to be exported to Colombia.The discovery took place on the eve of Noche Buena, when the personnel of the Chungará Border Complex controlled a truck coming from Bolivia, which transported the grains.However, the personnel detected an anomaly in the loading of the ca…Marijuana · Arica Read Article

Dmc Issues Notice for Rains in the North: when and Where Will They Be?

The Chilean Meteorological Directorate (DMC) issued a warning for normal to moderate rainfall in areas of the Arica and Parinacota and Tarapacá regions. The forecast will occur between the afternoon of Friday, December 26 until the morning of Saturday, December 27. Rains in the north: Where will they be? According to the DMC, the phenomenon will mainly affect: Arica and Parinacota: Cordillera Tarapacá: Cordillera Estimated amounts of precipitati…Arica · Arica Read Article

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9 Detainees and 201 Supermarket Carts Seized in Arica: Illegally Leased

Carabineros Does Not Authorize Pyrotechnic Show of New Year Announced by Municipality of Arica

Sec Investigation by February Blackout Is Still Ongoing with No Defined Results

Chile Seizes 700 Kilos of Cocaine Camouflaged in Wood From Bolivia

With the Cult of "Santa Muerte": This Is How the Narco "Bishop" Who Trafficked Ketamine From Peru to Chile Operated

Chacalluta Border Crossing: 4 Travelers Wearing Hidden Ketamine Are Discovered in Their Clothes

Five Ex-Military Persons in Pretrial Detention Following the Judgement of the Court of Appeal

Franco Vargas Case: Court of Arica Ratifies Pretrial Detention of Four Former Military Personnel and Decrees the Same Measure for a Fifth Accused

Customs Seizes 110 Kilos of Marijuana Hidden in Soy Cargo at Arica Border Crossing: Truck Driver Was Placed in Pre-Trial Detention

Dmc Issues Notice for Rains in the North: when and Where Will They Be?

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9 Detainees and 201 Supermarket Carts Seized in Arica: Illegally Leased

Carabineros Does Not Authorize Pyrotechnic Show of New Year Announced by Municipality of Arica

Sec Investigation by February Blackout Is Still Ongoing with No Defined Results

Chile Seizes 700 Kilos of Cocaine Camouflaged in Wood From Bolivia

With the Cult of "Santa Muerte": This Is How the Narco "Bishop" Who Trafficked Ketamine From Peru to Chile Operated

Chacalluta Border Crossing: 4 Travelers Wearing Hidden Ketamine Are Discovered in Their Clothes

Five Ex-Military Persons in Pretrial Detention Following the Judgement of the Court of Appeal

Franco Vargas Case: Court of Arica Ratifies Pretrial Detention of Four Former Military Personnel and Decrees the Same Measure for a Fifth Accused

Customs Seizes 110 Kilos of Marijuana Hidden in Soy Cargo at Arica Border Crossing: Truck Driver Was Placed in Pre-Trial Detention

Dmc Issues Notice for Rains in the North: when and Where Will They Be?

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