The authorities managed to capture two armed men in the Eduardo Santos neighborhood sector. These individuals, who were traveling on a white NKD motorcycle, initially evaded an information and control post located on Route 45, at the entrance to the municipality.
The joint action between the National Police and the Army was crucial to quickly activate the padlock plan, achieving the arrest of alleged criminals. Identified as “Rene” and “Pipe”, they were seized a 9 millimeter pistol with its respective magazine and three cartridges.
Intelligence reports suggested that these individuals They planned to carry out a criminal action in the urban areawhich could be prevented thanks to the quick response of local authorities.
Both men were placed at the disposal of the URI Prosecutor’s Office on duty.where they will face charges for trafficking, manufacturing and carrying firearms and/or ammunition.
Colonel William Lara, Commander of the Huila Police Department, stated that they will continue to work tirelessly to guarantee the safety and tranquility of the inhabitants of Campoalegre, implementing preventive actions that allow them to anticipate possible crimes.
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Detained in Suaza
In other isolated events, thanks to the quick reaction of the quadrant patrols in Suaza, it was possible to capture a subject who apparently was circulating counterfeit currency in the municipality. Three counterfeit bills of $50 thousand and one of $100 thousand.
This man captured in flagrante delicto by the Police was left at the disposal of the competent judicial authority for the crime of trafficking in counterfeit currency in accordance with the provisions of article 274 of the Colombian penal code.
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