LA PAZ, March 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Bolivian law enforcement raided more than 20 residences on Monday to track down banknotes stolen after a military cargo plane carrying them crashed near the capital La Paz, killing 24 people, officials said. The C-130 Hercules transport plane crashed after landing at El Alto International Airport on Friday, destroying multiple cars and damaging trucks. The aircraft was carrying 17 million banknotes totaling 50 million Bolivianos ($7.2 million) to be delivered to the country's central bank, according to the Ministry of Economy. The Central Bank of Bolivia for its part has said the banknotes will be cancelled and deemed unacceptable by banks and financial institutions. Jose Gabriel Espinoza, Bolivia's Economy Minister, told the Unitel broadcaster that he estimates "close to 30 percent" of the banknotes from the incident were stolen.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 03, 2026 04:24 UTC