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Colombia, members of Manuel Marulanda Velez Bloc captured in Amazonas
As part of joint operations, members of the Colombian National Armythe Colombian Aerospace Forcethe National Police and the Attorney General's Office they succeeded in capturing five alleged members of the finance committee of the Jhonier Arenas Structure, which belongs to the Manuel Marulanda Vélez Amazonas Bloc.
The arrests were carried out in the indigenous territory of Puerto Santanderin the northern part of the department of Amazonas. The security forces arrived at this remote place to arrest the men, who were allegedly in charge of coordinating the finances of this criminal organization, presumably linked to drug trafficking activities. drug trafficking and illegal mining.
In addition to these crimes, those captured will have to answer to justice for other charges brought by the investigating entity.
Crime and Environmental Protection
With this operation, the authorities continue to weaken the criminal substructures operating in the Amazon region, preventing their illicit activities from continuing. seriously affecting the environment and disturbing the tranquility of local communities.
The Sixth Divisionthrough the Twenty-sixth Brigade of the National Armyreiterated his firm commitment to the security and well-being of the population.
We also call on the public to continue reporting any suspicious or criminal activity through our toll-free hotlines:
📞 147 of the Gaula Militar
📞 107 Anti-Terrorism Hotline
With these actions, Colombia reaffirms its fight against illegal armed groups and its commitment to the preservation of the Amazon, one of the most important ecosystems on the planet.
#EsNews | In the north of the #AmazonsIn the course of the year, five alleged members of the residual organized armed group Manuel Marulanda Vélez Bloc were captured.
- Colombian National Army (@COL_EJERCITO) May 12, 2025
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