{"id":160122,"date":"2025-08-02T22:51:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T22:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/crime-operation-eln-members-arrested-in-buenaventura-they-were-involved-in-extorting-for-the-armed-group\/"},"modified":"2025-08-02T22:51:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T22:51:38","slug":"crime-operation-eln-members-arrested-in-buenaventura-they-were-involved-in-extorting-for-the-armed-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/crime-operation-eln-members-arrested-in-buenaventura-they-were-involved-in-extorting-for-the-armed-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Crime operation: ELN members arrested in Buenaventura; they were involved in extorting for the armed group."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The investigation relates those captured with recent violent acts, including the incineration of six tractocamiones on July 16, 2025 – Credit Prosecutor General of the Nation<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The rural area of the Special District of Buenaventura witnessed a significant law enforcement operation recently, which highlighted the ongoing struggle against \u00a0illegal armed groups\u00a0 in the region. During a well-coordinated effort between the \u00a0National Police\u00a0 and the \u00a0Colombian Navy\u00a0, five alleged members of the \u00a0Luis Carlos C\u00e1rdenas Arbel\u00e1ez Front\u00a0 of the Organized Armed Group (GAO) ELN were captured. This operation also resulted in the seizure of various weapons linked to a string of \u00a0terrorist attacks\u00a0 occurring along the crucial roadway leading to \u00a0Vallecaucano Puerto\u00a0.<\/p>\n

According to reports from the authorities, \u00a0Marine Colonel Ricardo Bisbal\u00a0 outlined that the military and police forces were deployed to the \u00a0Los C\u00f3rdobas corregimiento\u00a0, executing raid orders across five different locations. The operation’s success underscores the level of collaboration and intelligence-sharing between the law enforcement agencies involved.<\/p>\n

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The operation gained special relevance given the danger of the materials found, in particular artisanal grenades and long weapons – Pexels credit<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

On-site, officers discovered \u00a0four firearms\u00a0, \u00a0three handmade grenades\u00a0, three rifle magazines, and \u00a024 cartridges\u00a0. The authorities suspect these materials were intended for use in further attacks and criminal activities within the area. Colonel Bisbal noted, \u201cThe captured individuals and the seized materials have been turned over to the Attorney General’s Office to face charges for trafficking, manufacturing, and possession of narcotics and firearms.\u201d<\/p>\n

Recent investigations link these captured suspects to violent events, particularly the \u00a0incineration of six trucks\u00a0 on July 16, 2025. This act caused significant disruptions along the primary road to Buenaventura, directly impacting the safety of individuals reliant on this trade route. Moreover, authorities allege that the same group has engaged in \u00a0extortion activities\u00a0 against merchants and issued threats with firearms at various service stations and parking lots. Such actions have reportedly generated over \u00a0600 million pesos\u00a0 in illicit income.<\/p>\n

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Five alleged members of the Luis Carlos C\u00e1rdenas Arbel\u00e1ez Front of the Organized Armed Group (GAO) ELN were captured during an operation – Colprensa credit<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

This successful operation aligns with broader institutional efforts to combat organized crime in the region. Notably, throughout 2025, authorities have arrested \u00a011 alleged members of the GAO ELN\u00a0, which has critically impaired the \u00a0finances\u00a0 and the \u00a0operational capacity\u00a0 of this group.<\/p>\n

The intelligence-led operation gained further urgency in light of the hazardous materials collected, such as \u00a0artisanal grenades\u00a0 and firearms, allegedly intended for fresh attacks or to augment intimidation efforts aimed at the civilian population and local commerce.<\/p>\n

Historically, the \u00a0Luis Carlos C\u00e1rdenas Arbel\u00e1ez Front\u00a0 has been implicated in controlling \u00a0drug trafficking routes\u00a0 and thereby profiting from extortion in both urban and rural regions around Buenaventura. Residents continuously report fears and experiences of \u00a0violence\u00a0, tracing these issues back to the armed group’s aggressive tactics to assert control over resources.<\/p>\n

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The authorities also attribute to the same group extortion activities to merchants – Credit EFE<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The implications of these operations are profound for regional security. The \u00a0burning of trucks\u00a0 caused severe interruptions along crucial trade routes, hindering logistical efforts essential for one of Colombia’s major ports. Beyond the financial losses, the violence perpetrated by this armed group has instilled a pervasive \u00a0climate of fear\u00a0 within both local economies and regional transport networks.<\/p>\n

The evidence and captured individuals are now under the jurisdiction of the \u00a0Attorney General’s Office\u00a0, which has initiated judicial procedures concerning the trafficking and possession of weapons and narcotics. The collaborative efforts between agencies illustrate a commitment to combatting \u00a0criminal enterprises\u00a0 in strategic areas of \u00a0Valle del Cauca\u00a0, aiming to boost security and stability in the region.<\/p>\n


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