Luis Francisco Martinez, an American under the watch of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), is currently under investigation for his involvement in an alleged attempt to smuggle 22 kilograms of gold out of Uganda.
The police reveal that Martinez collaborated with local partners in Uganda, operating within HP3 Global Limited. This company, directed by Ugandan Peter Ntege, is suspected of establishing a network to smuggle gold from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
In an official statement, the police express ongoing efforts to unravel the case, suspecting a widespread network involved in gold trading with connections to American drug lords. They anticipate uncovering more details and dismantling the operation.
The investigation suggests that this may be part of an international syndicate aiming to smuggle gold out of East Africa, using the proceeds to launder money obtained through drug operations in Mexico and the United States.
The syndicate employs a disguise through various companies in the United States, managed by Edward Lee Hinojosa, a trained accountant hailing from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
This same group is also under scrutiny for its alleged support of the M23 rebels, who are in conflict with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Authorities in the United Arab Emirates recently intercepted over 400 kilograms of gold believed to be supplied by the M23 Rebels.
