Former anti-drugs prosecutor Porras testifies in commission on 'suitcase case' in Santa Cruz
Former prosecutor Julio César Porras appeared to testify at the Controlled Substances Directorate within the 'suitcase case'. His residence was raided days earlier by a prosecutorial and police commission.
Former anti-drugs prosecutor appears in Santa Cruz over 'suitcase case'
Former anti-drugs prosecutor Julio César Porras appeared this Wednesday before the specialised Controlled Substances Directorate of Santa Cruz, where he gave his statement within the framework of investigations into the so-called 'suitcase case', according to El Deber.
Before entering the offices, Porras stated that he would provide all available information and that he is willing to cooperate with the investigators.
Days earlier, a joint prosecutorial and police commission raided his residence in the central area of the capital of Santa Cruz and seized documentation that will be submitted for analysis. Porras was removed from his post as prosecutor after appearing on the list of authorities with visas vetoed by the United States.
The 'suitcase case' — which originally involved former deputy Laura Rojas, former judge Heberth Zeballos and several lawyers and advisers linked to a company owned by Zeballos — has expanded in recent days to other former authorities. Among them are Róger Mariaca, who held the position of Attorney General of the State before his detention, and Rómer Saucedo, president of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), who declared himself in exile and against whom arrest warrants are outstanding.
Both were accused of being linked to and providing protection for more than 30 suitcases transported from the United States to Santa Cruz, in which cannabis was allegedly stored.
It is expected that at least four former authorities will testify during this proceeding within the framework of the same case.
Source: El Deber