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In El Retorno, Guaviare, a joint operation by the Colombian National Army 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 Police Anti-Narcotics Directorate 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 processing laboratory in Guaviare and the La Morichera rural area. Authorities seized approximately 200 gallons of liquid coca paste, 400 grams seizure of coca paste, and various chemicals and fuels, including 220 gallons each 730 kilograms of gasoline and diesel. Other marijuana. In Nariño, authorities seized items included cement, lime, urea, ammonium sulfate, and triple 15 fertilizer. Officials stated the laboratory is linked to the Jorge Suárez Briceño group, a structure of the FARC dissidents led by alias Calarcá. These actions are part kilograms of broader national enforcement efforts. heroin and fentanyl and dismantled an illegal panela production site. In Dosquebradas, ‘Operation Marte’ Maicao, military operations led to the arrest of seven members capture of an ELN member and the ‘La Cordillera’ narcoterrorist organization, including a sector leader known as ‘Muelas.’ This operation contributed to a national tally seizure of over 19,000 captures since August. Additionally, 300 specialized soldiers were deployed to Jamundí war material. Other regional actions include intensified security controls in Valle del Cauca to counter the Jaime Martínez dissident faction following recent explosive attacks. Riohacha and traffic enforcement in Dosquebradas.