Prosecutor's Office Dismisses Crimes Against Bolivian Military Personnel Detained in Colchane and Orders Their Return

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Five Bolivian soldiers from the Joint Task Force (GTC) “Huayllas” returned to the country, after being handed over by Chilean authorities in Pisiga after being held in Chile during an anti-smuggling operation in the Salar de Coipasa. Weapons carried by the troops remain in custody while investigations continue. Five soldiers return to the country after being held in Chile was first published in El Diario

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Fact Sheet: Five members of the “Huayllas” Joint Task Force returned to Bolivia on the night of June 18, 2026, after being detained in Chile. The incident occurred during anti-smuggling patrols on the border. Tap to see the full context. Context: The officers were patrolling the Coipasa Salt Flat in Oruro when they lost contact with their unit and crossed into Chile. Chilean authorities detained the soldiers, and diplomatic mechanisms were activ…

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The chief prosecutor of Tamarugal, Milton Torres, explained that "after conducting all the proceedings with personnel of Carabineros specialized in the border, it has finally been concluded that there is no crime that can be charged to them for now."

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The Tamarugal Prosecutor's Office confirmed that the five Bolivian soldiers detained this Thursday at the Colchane border will not be formally charged, as no crime was found to warrant their arrest. Following the investigations carried out by the Carabineros (Chilean police) in the area, it was determined that their entry was irregular, but no other criminal offenses were committed. The head prosecutor of Tamarugal, Milton Torres, explained that…