During the operation, the capture of four people and the arrest of a minor were also achieved.
The Metropolitan Police of Neiva, through its Intelligence section, the DIJIN Anti-Terrorist Group, in joint work with the National Army, managed to kill two members of the Jorge Suárez Briceño bloc of the Central General Staff of the FARC, the capture of four people and the arrest of a minor, members of this structure.
During this action, the destruction of mines and explosive material and the seizure of war material such as rifles, ammunition, and quartermaster material are also achieved.
Thus, in the last few hours, thanks to information from citizens and articulated work by public forces, the capture of four men was achieved in the village of Colombia, among them alias “James” or “El Gordo” second Leader of the front Darío Gutiérrez.
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In this way, in the operation, the following are seized:
• 07 rifles including a high precision rifle. • 5.56 mm caliber cartridges. • Metal suppliers, for 5.56 mm caliber rifle. • Administration Material. • Communication equipment.
These elements were being used by this illegal armed group, with the purpose of constraining and threatening the inhabitants.. From the rural area of the municipalities of Colombia, Tello, Baraya, Villa Vieja and Neiva.
Likewise, it is determined that “James”, as the second leader of this armed structure, would be in charge of directing extortion to merchants in the city of Neiva. EITHERordering the launch of grenade-type explosive devices to pressure payment.
Likewise, with this result, it is possible to affect in a way overwhelming the armed capacity and criminal actions of this structure. Thus returning peace of mind to the residents of this region of the country.
Those captured and the elements were left at the disposal of the Attorney General’s Office.. CIn order to strengthen the investigative processes being carried out against this illegal Organized Armed Group, that aims to generate terror and anxiety in the Huila community.
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