Bolivia Captures Uruguay’s Sebastián Marset, Flies Him to the U.S.

Overview

• Bolivia’s interior minister said the 34-year-old was put on a plane to the United States and reported no injuries in the operation.
• The detention occurred in Santa Cruz de la Sierra during a large Bolivian police action that mobilized hundreds of officers.
• Uruguay’s Interior Ministry said four people linked to Marset’s organization were also arrested.
• U.S. authorities unsealed a 2025 indictment alleging money laundering tied to drug profits and offered a $2 million reward for information leading to his capture.
• Bolivia said the DEA did not take part in the arrest but assisted with the transfer, following years in which Marset evaded capture after a 2023 escape.