Penal - Rol N° O-335-2021

This case summary details a juicio oral concerning drug trafficking and money laundering charges.

Key individuals involved include Rafael Valencia Vilca, Luis Ayca Terrazas, Miguel Gamboa Gamboa, Jessica Romina Aceituno Vargas, Judith Viscarra Bonilla, Pedro Lovera Ayca, and Rubén Rojas Jara. The prosecution presented evidence of a drug trafficking network operating since August 2018, involving transportation of drugs from the north of Chile to Santiago, specifically affecting communes like Lo Espejo and Pedro Aguirre Cerda. Significant seizures included cocaine, marijuana, firearms, ammunition, and cash. The court found several defendants guilty of drug trafficking (Law 20.000), money laundering (Law 19.913), and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition (Law 17.798). Penalties ranged from 5 to 12 years of imprisonment for drug trafficking and money laundering, and additional years for firearm offenses.

Mitigating factors such as substantial collaboration and irreproachable prior conduct were considered for some defendants, while recidivism was noted as an aggravating factor for others. The court's decision was based on testimonial, documentary, and expert evidence, including wiretaps and forensic reports. Some defendants received reduced sentences due to cooperation. Legal provisions referenced include articles from Law 20.000, Law 17.798, Law 19.913, and the Penal Code.

• Datos básicos del caso: * Tribunal: Sexto Tribunal de Juicio Oral en lo Penal de Santiago. * R.U.C.: 1.800.473.701-2 * R.I.T.: 335-2021 * Fecha: 22 de junio de 2022. * Tipo de procedimiento: Juicio Oral.

• Hechos acreditados: * Antecedentes: Desde agosto de 2018, se investigó una agrupación dedicada al tráfico de drogas, con envíos desde el norte del país a Santiago, principalmente en las comunas de Lo Espejo, Pedro Aguirre Cerda, San Miguel, San Joaquín, Independencia y Conchalí. * Eventos principales: * El 20 de mayo de 2019, se produjo el transporte de droga en camionetas desde el norte, con destino a Santiago. * En el terminal de buses Tur-Bus en Estación Central, se reunieron [Redacted...