# Colombian law enforcement operations against organized crime

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261103-colombian-law-enforcement-operations-against-organized-crime
> Updated: 2026-11-03T22:11:36.000Z. Sources: 52. Developments: 2.

Colombian authorities have conducted several high profile operations targeting various criminal organizations and drug trafficking networks.

In Cali, law enforcement arrested Kebin Erney Arroyo Cortés, an alleged leader within the Segunda Marquetalia dissident FARC group. He is reportedly accused of coordinating cocaine shipments from the Colombian Pacific to Mexico, Central America, and the United States, and faces potential extradition to the United States. In Pereira, officials arrested José Ramiro Tobón Osorio, who was wanted via an Interpol Red Notice. He is accused of leading a transnational organization that allegedly used coffee shipments to smuggle cocaine through Peru to Europe.

In a separate multi agency crackdown in the Cúcuta, Villa del Rosario, and San Cayetano areas, authorities captured 111 individuals, including one minor. This operation targeted seven criminal structures, including alleged members of the ELN, Tren de Aragua, and La Familia P. The offensive resulted in the seizure of firearms, ammunition, drugs, and vehicles valued at approximately 500 million pesos. Charges being pursued include homicide, extortion, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.

## Claims

- 111 people were captured during the operation. (reported by 3 sources)
- Authorities conducted 49 searches during the operation. (reported by 3 sources)
- Recovered merchandise was valued at approximately 500 million pesos. (reported by 3 sources)
- 32 foreign nationals were expelled from Colombian territory during the operation. (reported by 2 sources)
- Security forces seized 12 firearms. (reported by 2 sources)
- More than 10 kilograms of narcotics were seized. (reported by 2 sources)
- The operation targeted seven criminal structures. (reported by 1 source)
- One minor was among those captured. (reported by 1 source)
- The operation involved the National Police, the Army, and the Technical Investigation Body. (reported by 1 source)
- Detainees are alleged members of the ELN and Tren de Aragua. (reported by 1 source)
- Authorities seized firearms, ammunition, drugs, and vehicles. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: Cúcuta authorities capture 111 people in major criminal crackdown

Colombian security forces captured 111 people, including alleged members of the ELN and Tren de Aragua, during a massive operation in Cúcuta to dismantle seven criminal structures.

42 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombian-military-operation-in-ccuta-results-in-109-arrests

### 2026-10-30: Colombia authorities capture two major drug trafficking suspects

Colombian authorities arrested Kebin Erney Arroyo Cortés, a Segunda Marquetalia leader, and José Ramiro Tobón Osorio, a suspected trafficker wanted by Peru, in separate major narcotics operations.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombian-police-capture-alias-kebin-a-high-value-drug-trafficking-target

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