Argentine police have dismantled a drug gang that was producing and selling football-themed ecstasy, including “Pastilla de Dios,” an MDMA pill emblazoned with the face of Diego Armando Maradona.
The operation, called “Pastilla de Dios,” was conducted by the Anti-Drug Investigation Division of the Argentine Federal Police and led to the arrest of two people: a 26-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man.
The investigation began after the seizure of 70 MdMa pills with Maradona's face in a bowling alley in Buenos Aires. The investigation led the agents to an apartment in the Mario Bravo neighborhood, where other drugs were found, including methamphetamine, marijuana and cocaine.
The seizure and the seizure operation was anticipated by the Argentine newspaper Clarin. The total value of the seized drugs is estimated at over 12.732.000 Argentine pesos.
In addition to the pills with Maradona's face, the police also found ecstasy with images of other famous people, such as the musician Bizarrap and the musical duo Daft Punk.
The goal of the narcos is drug dealing at the 2026 World Cup in Argentina
The goal of the narcos was to market football-themed drugs during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Argentina, Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Operation “Pastilla de Dios” represents a severe blow to drug trafficking in Argentina and demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement to combat this phenomenon.
Article published on 6 June 2024 - 20:35
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