According to the information provided by the Police, there was also a decrease in terrorism (-17%) and subversive actions (-19%).
The Antioquia Police Department carried out a balance of operations in 2024. According to the authorities, there was a reduction in homicides in 47 municipalities. And in 12 other municipalities homicide was contained compared to the year 2023. In addition, the authorities highlight the decrease in other crimes such as Personal injuries: -14%, theft in all its forms: -19%, Kidnapping: -19%, Terrorism: -17% and Subversive Actions: -19%
The commander (e) of the Antioquia Police, Luis Fernando Muñoz Guzmán highlighted the municipalities that did not present homicides: “Seven municipalities without homicides: Abriaquí, Armenia, La Pintada, Olaya, San Francisco, Támesis and Valparaíso. 47 municipalities reported a decrease in this crime, and in another 12 municipalities homicide was contained compared to 2023, which represents a positive impact on 60% of the 100 municipalities that make up our jurisdiction,” he said.
Regarding the captures made in the jurisdiction, that of alias “Catalino”, leader of the Clan del Golfo, stands out. In the north of the department of Antioquia. This was highlighted by Commander Muñoz. In the southwest, aliases “El Gato” and “Los Mellizos” were captured. leader and hitmen of the Common Organized Criminal Group Frente Halcones and in the northeast, aliases “Alonso” and “El Enano”, of the Common Organized Criminal Group Army Libertadores of Colombia, promoters of the homicide, were neutralized.
According to the authorities In Antioquia, of the 366 days of 2024, there were 33 days without homicides throughout the jurisdiction. In the month of December, a reduction of 28 homicides was achieved compared to the same month in 2023, equivalent to a decrease of 26%. It is highlighted that on December 31 there were no intentional homicides.
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These achievements, the departmental Police highlights, are thanks to inter-institutional work and the trust of the community. Those who have given their support to the men and women who make up the institution. Hence They reiterate their commitment to continue working to guarantee a safe and peaceful Antioquia in this 2025.
Source: Integrated Information System
