Julio César Gómez Vázquez
Julio César Gómez Vázquez is a former prison guard who gained notoriety for attempting to smuggle 1.25 kg of cocaine into the Cambyretá Regional Penitentiary in Paraguay. With a decade of service in the penitentiary system, Gómez became a whistleblower, exposing a narcotics trafficking scheme allegedly run by high-ranking officials within the prison, including the director and a coordinator. His revelations led to significant governmental intervention, resulting in drug seizures and the arrest of the implicated officials. Following his disclosures, Gómez faced severe threats to his life, prompting increased scrutiny and safety measures regarding his treatment while in custody.
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Julio César Gómez Vázquez attempted to smuggle cocaine into a prison and was subsequently detained.
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