Event Brief
Aug 28, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET
Independiente barra brava chief Pablo Álvarez arrested
By The BriefBrief
Pablo “Bebote” Álvarez, leader of Independiente’s barra brava, was detained in Buenos Aires as part of a probe into an international ecstasy-smuggling gang accused of bringing drugs into Argentina from Spain. National Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva said Álvarez is linked to a “narco-criminal organisation,” and the case began in June with 12 litres of liquid ecstasy found at Ezeiza Airport.
WHO: Pablo “Bebote” Álvarez; Alejandra Monteoliva; Martín Ferlauto
WHAT: Álvarez was detained in Buenos Aires in connection with an ecstasy-smuggling investigation involving alleged trafficking from Spain.
WHEN: Aug 28, 2026
WHERE: Buenos Aires, Argentina
WHY: He was detained over alleged involvement in a “narco-criminal organisation” trafficking designer drugs from Spain into Argentina, following the June discovery of liquid ecstasy at Ezeiza International Airport.
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