San Salvador police detain man for alleged livestock theft

A young man was detained in San Salvador for the alleged crime of abigeato, or livestock theft, after being caught transporting two horses without authorization. The incident occurred on a local road in La Isleta, near Highway 18, on a Saturday evening.

Police intercepted the individual after receiving reports of a person riding one horse while leading another. Upon questioning, the suspect provided contradictory statements, initially claiming the animals belonged to a neighbor before stating he was merely moving them to a field.

Authorities contacted the actual owner, who confirmed the horses were his and that he had not authorized their transport. Following these findings, the prosecutor's office ordered the man's arrest. The investigation involved multiple specialized police divisions, including Rural Crimes and Criminalistics, to determine the full circumstances of the incident.