According to the authorities, the band’ the Shottas’ has a criminal alliance with the ELN.
The authorities They reported a hard blow against the criminal band ‘Los Shottas’ that left three of its dead and two captured members, in the Special District of Buenaventura, Valle.
One of the detainees that was injuredwas treated by military nurses and transferred to a health center.
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According to him Marine Coronel Carlos Andrés Castellanos Rivera, Commander in charge of the Marine Infantry Brigade No. 2, This structure would be at the service of the ELNIn this area of the Colombian Pacific.
“Thanks to the timely complaint of the citizen participation network, a military operation was developed against the Organized criminal group (GDO) ‘Los Shottas’, at the service of the ELN. The action allowed lto affect five of its members, The capture of two of them and the seizure of war material, “said the officer.
During the intervention, Colombia’s Navy troops made The seizure of seven riflesammunition, communication equipment, Intendance material and abundant war materialsignificantly weakening the capacities of this group that commit crimes on the Pacific coast.
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On the other hand, Colonel Castellanos Rivera stressed that these actions are part of the joint efforts of Military forces to guarantee security, peace and tranquility of the inhabitants of the Colombian Southwest. “The Navy confirms its commitment to the peace and tranquility of the inhabitants of this region,” said the commander.
The authorities invited citizens to continue collaborating with information that allows to prevent criminal actions and strengthen the institutional presence in the territories affected by the conflict.
Source: Integrated information system
