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Uruguayan Drug Baron Marcet Arrested in Bolivia and Extradited to the US – Accused of Shipping 16 Tons of Cocaine to Europe

Published March 14, 2026, 09:17
Uruguayan Drug Baron Marcet Arrested in Bolivia and Extradited to the US – Accused of Shipping 16 Tons of Cocaine to Europe

Sebastián Marcet, one of the most wanted criminals in South America, has been arrested in Bolivia and extradited to the United States. He is accused of money laundering and drug trafficking, as well as shipping 16 tons of cocaine to Europe. The arrest came after a large-scale operation by Bolivian authorities and is a significant success in international cooperation to combat organized crime. US authorities had offered a $2 million reward for information leading to his arrest. Marcet, the head of a large drug trafficking network, had invested in various sectors, such as sports and real estate, to launder his profits. He is also considered the mastermind behind the murder of a Paraguayan prosecutor in 2022. Bolivia holds a significant position in global cocaine production, and Marcet's arrest comes at a time of intense activity in the region. Authorities expect to continue operations against his associates, strengthening international cooperation to combat organized crime.