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Colombian narcotics and security enforcement operations

Overview

Colombian security forces have intensified widespread operations targeting criminal organizations, narcotics trafficking, and illegal structures across multiple departments.

In Valle del Cauca, 300 specialized soldiers were deployed to Jamundí to counter the Jaime Martínez FARC dissident front. In Antioquia, the military neutralized materials intended for use by drones to thwart an explosive attack in Briceño. In Buenaventura, police captured Jonathan Orobio, alias ‘Menor’, a zonal leader of the Los Chiquillos gang. Additionally, ‘Operación Marte’ in Dosquebradas resulted in the arrest of seven members of the ‘La Cordillera’ organization, including a key leader.

Narcotics interdiction efforts have yielded significant results, including the destruction of a coca paste laboratory in Guaviare and the seizure of 730 kilograms of marijuana. In Nariño, authorities seized 15 kilograms of heroin and fentanyl and dismantled an illegal panela production site. In Maicao, military operations led to the capture of an ELN member and the seizure of war material. Other regional actions include intensified security controls in Riohacha and traffic enforcement in Dosquebradas.

Entities

Honduran armed forces · Colombian National Army · Colombian National Police · INVIMA · FARC dissidents

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CRIME] 15 sources
    Colombia intensifies security operations against criminal groups

    Colombian authorities have intensified security operations nationwide, resulting in numerous arrests of gang leaders, the neutralization of terrorist threats, and major narcotics seizures.

  2. 4 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Guaitarilla authorities seize materials for irregular panela production

    Police and health authorities seized materials used for irregular panela production in Guaitarilla, Nariño, including molasses, cement, and non-compliant packaging, to protect public health.

Sources

cablenoticias.tv · diariodelcauca.com.co · diariodelnorte.net · diariodelsur.com.co · elperiodicodeportivo.com.co · extra.com.co · guajiranews.com · hsbnoticias.com · larazon.co · n.com.do · noticierodelllano.com · opinioncaribe.com · proclamadelcauca.com · risaraldahoy.com · seguimiento.co

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