Notorious Ecuadorian drug kingpin Wilmer ‘Pipo’ Chavarria arrested in Spain 4 years after faking his death

New York PostMonday, November 17, 2025 at 5:50:58 AM
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Notorious Ecuadorian drug kingpin Wilmer ‘Pipo’ Chavarria arrested in Spain 4 years after faking his death
Wilmer ‘Pipo’ Chavarria, a notorious Ecuadorian drug kingpin, has been arrested in Spain four years after his family claimed he died from a COVID-related heart attack in 2021. His alleged death was later revealed to be a ruse, as he continued to evade law enforcement during this period. The arrest took place on November 17, 2025, marking a significant development in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking and organized crime.
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