Bolivian Police Major Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking Links

Bolivian Police Major Arrested in Connection with Brazilian Drug Lord La Paz, Bolivia – In a significant development in the fight against organized crime, Bolivian authorities have arrested police Major Jaime Mamani. Mamani is suspected of having ties to ‘Tuta,’ a prominent leader of the Brazilian PCC criminal organization. The arrest took place on May 23, 2025, during a raid by the Special Force Against Crime. "The investigation is at an early stage," stated a spokesperson for the Special Force Against Crime, "but we have strong evidence linking Major Mamani to ‘Tuta’ and his network. We are working to identify and apprehend any accomplices." The video shows footage of Mamani being apprehended and transported to a police facility. The arrest is considered a major victory in the battle against corruption within the Bolivian police force and transnational organized crime. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released in the coming days. The government has pledged to fully investigate the extent of the corruption.