A gang member died this Saturday morning after attacking a group of police officers, who were patrolling in the Aguacayo canton, in the municipality of Suchitoto, in the department of Cuscatlán, reported the police corporation.
“A terrorist died after shooting at our teams in the Aguacayo canton, Suchitoto,” said the Police.
They added that the deceased gang member remained hidden along with other gang members in a clandestine camp set up in the area.
A terrorist died after shooting at our teams in the Aguacayo canton, Suchitoto.
In the area several gang members were hiding in a clandestine camp.
Our agents are unharmed and continue to search for the other terrorists.
A weapon was found at the scene…
— PNC El Salvador (@PNCSV) June 17, 2023
“Our agents are unharmed and continue to search for the other terrorists. A firearm was left in the place,” said the police corporation.
After the news, the director of the PNC, Mauricio Arriaza Chicas, indicated that they will continue without truce in the fight against the gangs.
No truce against gangs. 👊#we follow… https://t.co/jhApBGF2Ot
— Mauricio Arriaza Girls 🇸🇻 (@Director_PNC) June 17, 2023
During the early hours of this Saturday, the Police reported the capture of a gang member identified as Miguel Agustín Miranda, alias Squidward, who was arrested after attempting to attack a police agent with a knife.
“This morning [sábado]While our agents were patrolling in the Amaquilco canton, in Huizúcar, La Libertad, an MS gang member, identified as Miguel Agustín Miranda, alias El Squidward, wanted to attack one of our agents with a knife,” the police force said.
The PNC explained that, in response to the attack, the agent in self-defense shot him in the hand.
“This dangerous subject is in custody in a hospital and will be accused of attempted murder and illegal groups,” said the Police.