Usages of detener
El detenido dice que no sabe nada del robo.
The detainee says that he doesn't know anything about the robbery.
La radio dice que la policía ha detenido a dos hombres.
The radio says that the police have arrested two men.
La policía ha detenido al ladrón esta mañana.
The police arrested the thief this morning.
La policía ha detenido a dos hombres por vender droga.
The police have arrested two men for selling drugs.
Lo detuvieron por el asesinato de su vecina.
They arrested him for the murder of his neighbor.
La policía ha detenido hoy a dos terroristas.
The police have arrested two terrorists today.
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