Two Cuban nationals were apprehended in Maldonado, Uruguay, following a police control operation. The men, identified by their initials as D.M.R., 49, and R.D.M.P., 25, were taken to a police station, according to the Uruguayan news outlet Gente Online.
During the inspection, the authorities intercepted two vehicles in which the Cubans were transporting goods, including alcoholic beverages and Brazilian-origin cigarettes. The sentences handed down by a Uruguayan court imposed three months of probation for D.M.R., who was convicted of smuggling. Meanwhile, R.D.M.P. is required to serve five months of probation for two smuggling offenses, according to the same source.
Last July, two young Cubans—a 23-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man—were arrested in the department of Canelones for stealing cartons of eggs from the poultry farm where they worked. The arrested individuals, whose identities have not been disclosed, committed the theft at a farm located in the jurisdiction of the 12th Precinct of San Bautista, in the town of San Antonio.
Just over a year ago, in the same city of Maldonado, four Cubans who were part of a criminal gang were charged with smuggling goods and fencing. The Cubans were detained after a tip-off following the arrest of Uruguayan drivers of two vans, in which a large amount of cash was found, led police to nearby homes from which the vehicles had departed.
Uruguay is a frequent destination for Cubans emigrating from the island due to the economic crisis, seeking better living conditions. Thousands of families have settled in this South American nation over the past few years.
Key Details on Cuban Nationals Arrested for Smuggling in Uruguay
This section addresses common questions about the recent arrest of Cuban nationals in Uruguay for smuggling goods. It provides detailed answers to enhance understanding of the situation.
Who were the Cuban nationals arrested in Maldonado, Uruguay?
The Cuban nationals arrested were identified by their initials as D.M.R., 49, and R.D.M.P., 25.
What were the Cubans transporting when they were apprehended?
They were transporting goods including alcoholic beverages and Brazilian-origin cigarettes.
What sentences were imposed on the Cuban nationals?
D.M.R. received three months of probation for smuggling, while R.D.M.P. was sentenced to five months of probation for two smuggling offenses.
Why is Uruguay a common destination for Cuban emigrants?
Uruguay is a frequent destination for Cubans due to the economic crisis in Cuba, as they seek better living conditions in the South American nation.