Chile Supreme Court Upholds 7-Year Sentence for Ex-Navy Officer in Cochamó Arms Theft

Chile's Supreme Court confirmed a 7-year prison sentence for former Navy official Maikol Trecanao, convicted as an accomplice in the 2023 armed theft of weapons and ammunition from the Port Captaincy of Cochamó. The ruling finalizes a case involving insider assistance, but details on the stolen arsenal's recovery or end-use remain unclear. The outcome underscores judicial accountability for military personnel involved in arms diversion, a security concern for Chile's southern region.