The recovery of the crude oil was carried out in the municipality of Tibú, Norte de Santander.
In joint work and within the framework of the Ayacucho Campaign Plan, troops from the Vulcano Task Force, of the Army in development of military operations in the municipality of Tibú in Norte de Santander, achieved the recovery of more than a thousand gallons of crude oil oil facilities, by members of the ELN.
Added to the capture of two subjects who were surprised in flagrante delicto when they carried out hydrocarbon seizure activities.
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The capture of these two alleged members of the organized armed group ELN and the immobilization of a vehicle in which these people were traveling to steal the crude oil in Catatumbo.
in operation The recovery of 1,220 gallons of crude oil illegally extracted from Ecopetrol facilities was achieved in the municipality of Tibú, a crime that affects the critical infrastructure of the State.
In addition, A truck-type vehicle was immobilized, which was used to transport the insurgents to the various sectors where the theft of crude oil took place.
Those captured and the seized material were placed at the disposal of the competent authorities to begin the judicial process.
The Lieutenant Colonel Miyer Fernando Moreno Gutiérrez, commander of the Military Engineer Battalion No. 30 of the Army, assured that this operation is a resounding blow to the illicit economies of the ELN.
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“This is a resounding blow to the crime defined in article 327 of the Penal Code, which has been counteracted head-on in the region, which makes it possible to contribute to the development and sustainability of the country,” said the official.
The authorities have stated that they continue the actions and the fight against illegal armed groups and in the protection of the country’s strategic infrastructure, that attack the community and the oil infrastructure in regions such as Catatumbo.
In this area of the department There is the presence of other groups and criminal gangs who carry out these actions as a financing method.
Source: Integrated Information System
