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Top Latin American narco trafficker Marset arrested in Bolivia

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Published :  
13-03-2026 16:57|
  • Sebastian Enrique Marset Cabrera, wanted in multiple countries including the US, apprehended in Bolivia.
  • Arrest took place during a dawn operation by Bolivian police, authorities say.

Bolivian authorities arrested one of Latin America’s most wanted drug traffickers, Sebastian Enrique Marset Cabrera, on Friday. Marset, who faced charges in several countries including the United States, was taken into custody in a coordinated police operation at dawn, according to a government source who requested anonymity.


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The arrest marks a significant move in regional anti-drug efforts, targeting networks responsible for trafficking large quantities of narcotics across Latin America and beyond. Authorities have not yet disclosed the next steps regarding extradition or prosecution.

Marset’s detention is expected to intensify cooperation between Bolivia and international law enforcement agencies, including U.S. authorities, in tracking and dismantling organized drug operations.