Mar del Plata: Coast Guard arrests man with active warrant

The Argentine Naval Prefecture (PNA) arrested a man this Saturday in Mar del Plata, after he was caught with items stolen from public spaces. Upon identification, it was confirmed that he had an active arrest warrant.

The incident occurred in the San Carlos neighborhood, where officers from the Mar del Plata Security Operation (OSMP) of the Prefecture, within the framework of the 90/10 Plan established by the National Security Ministry, were carrying out patrol duties.

During the patrol, the uniformed officers were alerted via the 911 police frequency about the theft of electrical cables in the vicinity of Almafuerte Street at 300. According to reports, the perpetrator had fled, and physical and clothing characteristics were provided to facilitate his identification.

Given this situation, a search operation was deployed, allowing officers to locate and intercept the suspect approximately 100 meters from the scene. The man was carrying a bag with cables and an LED lamp, and was subsequently apprehended.

Later, upon identifying him and entering his data into the 911 computer system, it was confirmed that he had an active arrest warrant, issued by the Justice system over a year ago.

The Flagrancy Prosecutor's Office, led by Dr. Facundo de la Canale, intervened in the incident, ordering the seizure of the items and the transfer of the 36-year-old Argentine detainee to Penal Unit No. 44 in Batán.

Officers of the Argentine Naval Prefecture (PNA) arrested a man and a woman this Friday in Mar del Plata who attempted to commit a theft in the port promenade area of the city.

Personnel from the Force became aware of the illicit act, which occurred within the jurisdiction of the National Maritime Authority, and deployed an operation to find those responsible.

In this context, the couple fled on foot towards one of the exits of the port sector, while being pursued by a witness.

The situation caught the attention of officers stationed in the area, who quickly intervened and intercepted both suspects a few meters from the Prefecture's office in the city and about two blocks from where the incident had occurred.

The detainees were placed at the disposal of the Functional Unit of Instruction and Trial (UFIJ) No. 14, led by prosecutor Fernando Berlingeri, who ordered statements to be taken from the victim and the witness. Likewise, the man and the woman, both Argentine nationals and of legal age, were notified of their indictment in a criminal case classified as "Attempted theft."