Two residents of Granadero Baigorria are facing ninety days of effective preventive detention after authorities brought them to an imputative hearing on Tuesday for allegedly purchasing firearms as legitimate users to divert them into the black market. According to prosecutor Juliana González, the suspects are Agustina Geraldine Madrid, 24, and Alan Ezequiel Madrid, 21. Judge Mariana Prunotto resolved to keep the siblings in custody as the investigation proceeds into missing weapons registered under their names.
The case centers on multiple firearms acquired over recent years that failed to turn up during a series of federal raids. Based on case files detailed at the hearing, Alan Ezequiel Madrid purchased two 9-millimeter pistols early this year, identifying his occupation as a ride-share driver. His sister, Agustina Geraldine Madrid, acquired four firearms—two 9-millimeter pistols and two .380-caliber handguns—between 2023 and the present, while stating during proceedings that she works as a homemaker.
Investigation Details and Federal Raids in Santa Fe
Investigators uncovered the missing arsenal after the Drug Division of the Federal Police of Rosario executed a raid last Friday at the siblings’ home located at 21 de Septiembre al 400, alongside parallel procedures in other jurisdictions including Santa Fe city. According to Renar records, the residence should have housed at least one .380-caliber pistol and one 9-millimeter pistol. However, officers recovered no weapons at the property. Prosecutors are operating on the primary hypothesis that the suspects channeled the hardware directly into illegal commercial channels, while also probing whether prior burglary reports were genuine or merely manufactured to cover up the missing inventory.
Did You Know? Renar records indicated that multiple firearms purchased by the siblings should have been physically present at their Granadero Baigorria home during the police raids, yet officers recovered zero weapons at the property.
Prior to the federal raids, both suspects reported residential burglaries to local authorities in attempts to explain missing items. In December of last year, Agustina reported a break-in through a window left open, claiming thieves stole a 9-millimeter pistol and two magazines. She told police she owned surveillance cameras but could not supply footage because she lacked a paid cloud storage subscription. In April of this year, Alan reported a similar burglary while he was out dancing at a club, claiming thieves stole three firearms—one registered to him and two to his sister—along with a PlayStation 5 and clothing. Responding officers from the Baigorria Radioelectric Command, however, noted an absence of forced entry signs on any doors or windows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the suspects in this investigation?
The suspects are siblings Agustina Geraldine Madrid, 24, and Alan Ezequiel Madrid, 21, both residents of Granadero Baigorria.
How many weapons were purchased by the siblings?
According to case files, Alan purchased two 9-millimeter pistols early this year, while Agustina bought four firearms—two 9-millimeter pistols and two .380-caliber handguns—between 2023 and the present.
What did law enforcement find during the recent raids?
The Federal Police found zero weapons at the suspects’ home on 21 de Septiembre al 400 during raids conducted last Friday, despite registry records indicating at least two weapons should have been there.
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