Court Orders 81 Vehicles Returned to Former Police Official

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 7, 2026 · Originally reported June 5, 2026 by El Heraldo

A judge has ordered the return of 81 vehicles and four properties to former police Subcommissioner Jorge Barralaga, who was acquitted of money laundering after five and a half years in custody, though his defense disputes the sale of 23 seized vehicles at below-market prices.

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Also reported by: La Prensa, Radio HRN

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