The care service for persons deprived of liberty (SNAI) indicated that elite groups have entered to control the situation.
The afternoon of this February 2, 2022, it was known about a shooting on the Litoral Penitentiary. Everything was recorded in a video, from outside, shared on social networks, where shots are heard.
At 4:00 p.m., the Comprehensive Care Service for Adults Deprived of their Liberty and Young Offenders (SNAI) indicated that clashes between pavilions. “We coordinate with the National Police and Armed Forces the entry of elite groups to reinforce security, complying with protocols and in strict respect for the rights of those deprived of liberty,” he said in a statement.
It is unknown at this time if there are any injuries or fatalities. (AVV)
#SNAInforma | At #CPLGuayas No. 1 there are clashes between pavilions. We coordinate with @PoliceEcuador @FFAAECUADOR the entry of elite groups to reinforce security, complying with protocols and in strict respect for the rights of those deprived of liberty. pic.twitter.com/PyjtwKia6w
– SNAI Ecuador (@SNAI_Ec) February 2, 2022