Melanio Servín
General Melanio Servín is the director of the Dimabel (Directorate of the Bureau of Arms and Explosives) in Paraguay. He has played a critical role in the verification of arms traceability linked to a recent scandal involving the former spokesperson of the FTC, Luis Apesteguía, who allegedly offered firearms to Lalo Gomes. Servín confirmed that the weapons in question were registered to an officer and not owned by the military, emphasizing the importance of accountability in arms control.
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Recent news mentions
Melanio Servín is the director of Digemabel, analyzing the origin of explosives used in the bank robbery in Katueté.
Digemabel sospecha de 15 empresas por explosivos utilizados en banco de Katueté - Policiales
Paraguay· 2025-10-31General Melanio Servín's signature was found on plans for the construction of munitions depots.
“Hackers” dicen haber filtrado datos militares pero ministro de Defensa niega vulneración - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-07-24
General Melanio Servín is the head of Digemabel and provided details about the seized weapons.
Estas son las armas que tenía el EPP - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-07-16
Melanio Servín is the head of the Dirección de Material Bélico (Dimabel) who announced details of a large seizure of weapons and ammunition.
Dimabel: incautan armas y municiones de casas comerciales irregulares - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-02-26General Melanio Servín confirmed the traceability of the weapons offered by Luis Apesteguía to Lalo Gomes.
Dimabel verificó trazabilidad de armas ofrecidas por el vocero de la FTC a Lalo Gomes - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-02-26
