Three raids in the departments of Montevideo, Canelones and Rocha led to the detention of 13 people, including three Brazilians and 10 Uruguayans whom authorities linked to the organization in different roles.[1] The General Directorate for the Repression of Illicit Drug Trafficking (DGRTID) and the Carrasco Customs risk-analysis division identified the group as transnational and said it brought narcotics into Uruguay by air from California and Florida.[1]

Investigators intercepted 11 postal shipments containing hidden drugs and seized approximately 63 kilograms of hashish during Operation Fortuna.[1] The Ministry said the hashish was mailed and concealed in electronic devices.[1] An earlier la diaria account said hashish from California was sent by air in postal parcels concealed inside high-definition speakers to Carrasco Airport.[2] Officers also seized three vehicles, 257,555 Uruguayan pesos, 300 dollars, mobile phones and assorted documents.[1]

After court proceedings, the Organized Crime Court’s First Turn formalized an investigation against 12 detainees for offences related to exporting, importing, transporting and storing prohibited drugs.[1] The court ordered the 12 to preventive detention for 120 days, while the remaining detainee was released.[1] la diaria reported that 12 people were formally charged and 63 kilograms of hashish seized in Operation Fortuna.[3] The Ministry estimated the seized hashish was destined for Brazil and valued the total at about 3 million reais, based on an approximate price of 45,000 reais per kilogram.[1]