Police Capture Man with Illegal Firearm in La Hormiga, Putumayo

The National Police in La Hormiga, Putumayo, Colombia, arrested a man in flagrante possession of an illegal firearm during a routine registration and background‑check operation. Officers seized a 9 mm Glock pistol and six cartridges, which were handed over to the competent authorities.

The suspect was transferred to the Fiscalía General de la Nación to face charges of manufacturing, trafficking, carrying, or possessing firearms and related ammunition. Police highlighted their ongoing commitment to public safety and urged residents to report any suspicious activity through emergency line 123.