Ecuadorian security forces captured alias “El Paisa”, a Colombian citizen identified as a hitman hired by the Los Lobos crime group, during an operation in Quito. Defence Minister Gian Carlo Loffredo said the arrest resulted from military intelligence work and noted that a 9 mm Glock pistol, magazine, ammunition and drugs were seized.
The government also announced a reward of up to $1 million for information that leads to the capture of alias Saoco (Edinson Alexander Delgado Rocafuerte), a former Los Lobos lieutenant who now heads the splinter group Sao‑Box. Interior Minister John Reimberg presented Saoco as a top priority in the fight against organized crime.
In a separate raid in Esmeraldas, police re‑apprehended three Los Lobos members – aliases “Ye”, “Luis” and “Yudanny” – on extortion charges. The operation recovered two mobile phones, a motorcycle and three deposit slips linked to a $30,000 demand.
Entities
Alejandro Arias Monge · Alias “El Paisa” · Alias “Saoco” (Edinson Alexander Delgado Rocafuerte) · Costa Rica · Gian Carlo Loffredo · John Reimberg · Limón Province · Los Lobos · Office of Foreign Assets Control · United States Department of State
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The capture was aided by military intelligence. eluniverso.com · www.elcomercio.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alias ‘El Paisa’, a Colombian citizen, was captured in Quito by Ecuadorian security forces. eluniverso.com · www.elcomercio.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alias Saoco (Edinson Alexander Delgado Rocafuerte) is considered a priority target in the fight against organized crime. www.expreso.ec
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ecuador offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the capture of alias Saoco. www.expreso.ec
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police reapprehended three Los Lobos members, aliases “Ye”, “Luis” and “Yudanny”, in Esmeraldas on extortion charges demanding $30,000. www.metroecuador.com.ec
- [● 2 SOURCES] Authorities seized a 9 mm Glock pistol, ammunition, a magazine and drugs during the operation. eluniverso.com · www.elcomercio.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] During the Esmeraldas operation, authorities seized two cell phones, a motorcycle and three deposit slips. www.metroecuador.com.ec