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Uruguayan Drug Lord Arrested in Bolivia, Extradited to US

3/14/2026

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Uruguayan Sebastián Marset was arrested in Bolivia on March 13, 2026, in a joint operation with U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Marset allegedly coordinated shipments to Europe and laundered money via fronts, including football clubs and cryptocurrencies.
The Paraguay crackdown dismantled his money laundering network and led to the arrest of key associates.
Marset is extradited to the United States to face charges, with Paraguayan officials planning to pursue his extradition.

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Uruguayan Sebastián Marset was arrested in Bolivia on March 13, 2026, in a joint operation with U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Marset allegedly coordinated shipments to Europe and laundered money via fronts, including football clubs and cryptocurrencies.
The Paraguay crackdown dismantled his money laundering network and led to the arrest of key associates.
Marset is extradited to the United States to face charges, with Paraguayan officials planning to pursue his extradition.