The event occurred in the town of Eldorado. The criminals stole FAL rifles and murdered 1st Corporal Mauricio Miñerro while fleeing. They target a gang dedicated to bank robbery.
This Monday morning, a commando group took over a police station in Missionsstole long weapons from the Infantry base and He shot an agent in the head before fleeing.
The crime took place at the base of the Infantry Division of Regional Unit III, where the 1st Corporal was found dead. Mauricio Miñerro and after investigations it was found that four weapons were missing. Miñerro would have been found by his replacement, tied with seals and wearing civilian clothes.
Assault
According to Agencia Noticias Argentinas, the perpetrators of the crime would be members of a gang dedicated to robbing banks. There would be two light automatic rifles (FAL) and two 12/70 caliber shotguns and now investigators are finding out if they murdered Miñerro to hide the robbery.
In response to the case, Misiones Online confirmed that a lock operation is being carried out and investigations continue.
Investigators have several doubts about what caused the agent’s murder. This is in addition to the fact that at the time of the crime there should have been three other officers in the detachment, but only Miñerro, who was dressed in civilian clothes, was there.
“The Misiones Police Headquarters is investigating an alleged homicide that occurred during the early hours of today at the base of the Infantry Division of Regional Unit III. At the scene, the lifeless body of First Corporal Mauricio Miñarro was found with a shot to the head,” highlights the official statement from said force.
Finally, they offered their condolences to those close to them: “The Misiones Police regrets the loss of one of its members, sends its condolences to the family and friends, and reiterates its commitment to clarifying this unfortunate episode, using all necessary resources to bring peace of mind to the community.”
According to different provincial media, the authorities point to an attack by a drug gang that operates in the area, with foreign criminals leading the way, who would have entered the country with the aim of stealing small planes and using them to transport drugs.
Source: Ambito
