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La Plata Raids Detain Santiago Lara in Yearlong Drug Sales Probe

Prosecutors say a 2024 investigation tied suspects to small‑dose distribution from a central address.

Overview

  • Three suspects — Santiago Lara, Marcelo Fabián Lara and María José Boren — were arrested and charged after coordinated searches in La Plata and City Bell.
  • Seized evidence included about 178 grams of cocaine, 212 grams of marijuana, 52 grams of crystal, ecstasy pills, more than 116,000 pesos and packaging materials.
  • Investigators allege the group fractioned narcotics for retail sales from a home on Calle 56 between 20 and 21, with deliveries to other locations.
  • Reports identify Boren as a prison officer, and the case file cites lines of inquiry on the use of youths for logistics and drop‑offs.
  • The detainees remain in custody under Argentina’s narcotics law as roles are defined and parts of the case stay under seal; Lara earlier pursued an unsuccessful 2021 paternity claim linked to Diego Maradona.