A police operation carried out on Tuesday in Ciudad del Este resulted in the recovery of a white Toyota Hilux pickup truck, 2018 model, license plate WOT-303 Py, which had been reported stolen. Two suspects were arrested in flagrante delicto.
The operation was coordinated by the Alto Paraná Regional Investigations Department – Santa Rita External Office, with support from the Public Prosecutor's Office. The actions took place on three fronts: on a public road, on the banks of the Paraná River in the San Miguel neighborhood, and at a residence in the San Rafael neighborhood.
Those detained are César Gabriel Ayala Espínola, 44, a resident of Presidente Franco, and Rodrigo Sebastián López López, 23. Both were placed at the disposal of the Public Prosecutor's Office.
During the operation, agents also seized a white Kia Soluto car, license plate AAHT-597, which was allegedly used in the crime. Additionally, a 9mm pistol with 15 rounds, cell phones, a camouflage balaclava, tactical gloves, boots, documents, and clothing were found and will undergo forensic analysis.
According to the police report, the use of drones and searches along the Paraná River bank were crucial in locating the pickup truck, which had been abandoned in the area to hinder authorities.
The case is under the responsibility of prosecutor Edgar Benítez, head of Criminal Unit No. 1 of Santa Rita, who ordered the seizure of all evidence and the pretrial detention of the suspects. Investigations continue to identify possible other involved parties.