Bolivian authorities capture drug kingpin Sebastian Marset in police raid

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 13, 2026 at 07:52 PM

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In March 2026, Bolivian authorities captured Sebastian Enrique Marset Cabrera, a major South American drug kingpin, in a police raid in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz hailed the arrest as a victory in the fight against drug trafficking. Marset was subsequently transferred into United States custody. The arrest coincides with a renewed push from the U.S. for more aggressive anti-drug trafficking measures in the region. Paz's government, which recently restored ties with the DEA, has demonstrated a willingness to partner with the U.S. in these efforts, aligning with President Trump's hardline stance on cartels.

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Movement for Socialism (MAS) 30% Stephen Miller 40% Donald Trump ×250% South America ×250% Santa Cruz de la Sierra 60% US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) 60% United States ×270% Rodrigo Paz ×470% Bolivia ×380% Sebastian Enrique Marset Cabrera ×390%

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sebastian marset 100% drug kingpin 90% drug trafficking 80% bolivia 70% united states 60% police raid 60% anti-drug tactics 50% drug cartels 50% organized crime 50%