Police operations across Latin America and Spain result in multiple arrests

Law enforcement agencies in several countries have conducted various operations targeting violent crime, theft, and organized groups.

In Argentina, authorities arrested a Colombian national in Buenos Aires who was wanted by Interpol for homicide. The individual was using a false identity when he was caught during a vehicle theft operation in Villa Crespo. Other police actions in Argentina included the arrest of a man in Junín for using signal inhibitors to commit robberies, and the detention of suspects in several provinces for theft, threats, and illegal possession of weapons.

In Ecuador, military forces in Guayaquil seized over 32,000 dollars and apprehended two individuals allegedly linked to the Los Tiguerones criminal organization. Meanwhile, in Quito, six people were detained for the suspected sale of firearms via social media, allegedly connected to the Los Lobos gang.

In Venezuela, the Cicpc arrested a teenager in connection with the murder of a chemical engineer in Valencia, and dismantled the El Tumor criminal gang in Bolívar, which was linked to multiple homicides and extortion.

In Spain, police in Elche detained a man accused of a knife-point robbery at a tobacco shop, and in Alicante, a man was arrested after a violent carjacking and high-speed pursuit.