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July 17, 2018, 08:52 La Paz, July 17 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia will allocate 120 million Bolivianos ($ 17 million) to strengthen control of contraband at the border with the country. Chile, reported today Defense Minister Javier Zavaleta
. According to Zavaleta, it has also been established that some military units need a reinforcement of infrastructure and equipment, which is why they work with the Vice-Ministry of the Interior. Combating Smuggling
The owner announced that the program for the creation of new barracks is ready.
Recently, a supreme decree gave rise to Ministry of Struggle Against Contraband, an instance belonging to the Ministry of Defense
With this state agency, the Law to Strengthen the Fight Against Contraband is entry into force, which authorizes the use of weapons by the military in operations against this
This regulation was adopted after the killing of two soldiers in the performance of their duties in the fight against smuggling in the border area of Sabaya, in the department of Oruro.
Official data indicate that the state loses $ 350 million due to smuggling, particularly at the border with Chile.
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