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Colombia security operations result in mass arrests and strategic bombing
Colombian authorities have conducted large-scale security operations across Medellín, Antioquia, and Bogotá. In Medellín and the surrounding Antioquia region, a massive crackdown led by President Abelardo de la Espriella resulted in 135 to 149 arrests and 153 to 166 searches. The operations targeted criminal structures such as ‘La Roja’, which is linked to high-end jewelry and watch thefts. Notable detainees include Jacobo de Jesús Valenciano Yepes and Eddy Santiago Cuadros Yepes, both associated with organized crime. The regional offensive also included the deportation of 98 foreign citizens.
In Bogotá, ‘Operation KRATOS’ targeted criminal networks involved in extortion, kidnapping, and homicide, resulting in 172 arrests and 114 searches. Authorities seized firearms, grenades, and narcotics during these actions.
Additionally, President De la Espriella authorized a strategic military bombing against the Clan del Golfo in the Chocó department. This marks the sixth such bombing operation under his administration. In a separate development, Edinson Durán Ayala, alias ‘Eduardo’ or ‘Flecha’, a high-ranking member of the FARC dissidents, surrendered to justice following military pressure in the Catatumbo region.
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Abelardo De La Espriella · Alcaldía de Suárez · Andrés Julián Rendón · Antioquia · Bogotá · Cauca · Clan del Golfo · Colombia · Eddy Santiago Cuadros Yepes · FARC · Federico Gutiérrez · Jacobo de Jesús Valenciano Yepes
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- [● 8 SOURCES] A security operation in Medellín and Antioquia resulted in 135 arrests and 153 searches. rionoticias.co · buenaventuraenlinea.com · www.eje21.com.co · elfrente.com.co · www.colombia.com · +2 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Authorities seized firearms, communication equipment, cash, and narcotics during the operation. rionoticias.co · www.eje21.com.co · buenaventuraenlinea.com · www.boyacadigital.com · www.canalcapital.gov.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Edwin Román Velásquez Valle sub-structure of the Clan del Golfo has influence in 22 municipalities in Antioquia.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Jacobo de Jesús Valenciano Yepes and Eddy Santiago Cuadros Yepes were among those arrested in the operation. rionoticias.co · buenaventuraenlinea.com · elfrente.com.co · www.colombia.com · periodicovirtual.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Antioquia Governor's Office offered a reward of up to 200 million pesos for information on ‘Cilindro’.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Authorities captured Luis Alfonso Trujillo Martínez, alias ‘Cilindro’, in Uramita, Antioquia. www.boyacadigital.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] An individual identified as alias ‘Primo Sangre’ was killed during the operation. www.eje21.com.co
- [● 4 SOURCES] The operation included the deportation of 98 foreign citizens. www.eje21.com.co · buenaventuraenlinea.com · www.elnuevosiglo.com.co
- [● 6 SOURCES] The group La Roja is accused of stealing high-end watches and jewelry. buenaventuraenlinea.com · rionoticias.co · elfrente.com.co · www.colombia.com · periodicovirtual.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Invico building in Pereira has been ordered for demolition following an earthquake.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Edinson Durán Ayala, alias ‘Eduardo’ or ‘Flecha’, surrendered to justice. www.periodicolacampana.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The BOSUR-KRATOS operation in Bogotá resulted in 172 arrests and 114 searches. www.canalcapital.gov.co · almomento.net