U.S.-Led Raids Crush Bolivian Cocaine Ring
One of South America’s most important drug-trafficking networks has been destroyed in raids by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents and Bolivian police, officials said.
At least 300 anti-drug police and 20 DEA agents destroyed cocaine-processing labs and confiscated airplanes, radio transmission facilities, ranches and mansions, Don Ferrarone, DEA chief in Bolivia, said Friday.
A U.S. agent was wounded in gunfire during the raids, which began Monday. Two traffickers were killed and several wounded.
Police said at least 70 people were arrested, including Carmelo Meco Dominguez, 34, the reputed head of the network. He is considered one of Bolivia’s top three drug traffickers.
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