The Esmeraldas Armed Forces have been working tirelessly over the weekend to ensure security and order in the region. Their efforts have led to a series of arrests, seizures of weapons and drugs, contributing greatly to the safety of citizens.
Results of Operations in La Gataso
In the La Gataso district, security officers managed to arrest two individuals, known by the aliases La Vaca and Enano. These individuals were suspected of committing crimes of extortion and armed robbery. With them, a 38mm caliber firearm and five ammunition were seized.
Actions in Las Malvinas Multiplaza
At Las Malvinas Multiplaza, security operations resulted in the capture of an individual known as Jesús. With it, a firearm, a feeder and various ammunition were seized. His arrest was possible thanks to information provided by area residents.
Operations in Eloy Alfaro
In the canton of Eloy Alfaro, security operations, with the help of military intelligence, resulted in the arrest of four individuals with weapons and drugs. According to military reports, these individuals would be linked to terrorist groups. Rocafuerte: Raids and Arrests
In the parish of Rocafuerte, in the district of Las Malvinas in the canton of Rioverde, several raids were carried out to neutralize and apprehend possible members of a terrorist group. Six suspects were arrested and several items were seized, including weapons, ammunition, drugs and technological equipment.
Actions in San Lorenzo
In the canton of San Lorenzo, specifically in the district of Nuevo San Lorenzo, the military discovered a house where illegal substances were stored and sold. Two individuals were arrested and a series of evidence was seized, including cash, digital scales and drugs.
Inspections in El Canchón
In the El Canchón sector, inspections were carried out in several abandoned houses that were suspected of being used by a terrorist group to carry out their illicit activities. A firearm, three Motorola radios and a scale for selling drugs were found.
Arrest in the old Civil Registry
In the area of the old Civil Registry, an individual known as Double A was arrested. He had in his possession two 38 caliber firearms, ammunition, a Mosberg type weapon and two cartridges.
Operations in Palestine of San Lorenzo
Finally, in the Palestine sector of San Lorenzo, two individuals known as FA and Andrés were captured, who were presumed to be linked to a criminal group. A rifle, 54 ammunition and 132 doses of illicit substances were seized.