Two Arrests in Ciudad del Este: Suspected Child Abuse and Pharmacy Theft

The National Police conducted two operations in Ciudad del Este on Monday (18). A man was detained on suspicion of child sexual abuse, with cell phones and documents seized. Another suspect, aged 33, was arrested for theft from a pharmacy, allegedly taking more than G. 5 million; he is said to have been released from prison a month ago.

The National Police arrested two men in Ciudad del Este on Monday (18) in separate operations. In one case, a suspect was detained for alleged child sexual abuse. During the operation, authorities seized cell phones, documents, cards, and other items, which will be analyzed by the investigation.

In the second case, a 33-year-old man was captured as a suspect in a pharmacy theft. According to investigators, he allegedly took more than G. 5 million. The suspect has at least four prior records for aggravated theft and is said to have been released from prison about a month ago. The arrest occurred after identification and monitoring work by the agents.