An operation by the GAULA of the National Police in San Antonio de Prado allowed the dismantling of a criminal structure dedicated to kidnapping and extortion, with the capture of nine people, including two alleged coordinators identified as ‘Orejas’ and ‘Camilo’.
The investigation, which lasted seven months, allowed the authorities to identify the way in which the group commits crimes, through financial demands and threats to merchants, residents, parking lots and civil works workers. The network, known as ‘El Limonar’, operated systematically to generate pressure and obtain illicit resources from its victims.
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During the operation, the Police seized five cell phones, which will be subjected to technical analysis to provide additional evidence and deepen the judicial investigation. Those captured were placed at the disposal of the Attorney General’s Office, which is conducting preliminary hearings to determine their legal situation.
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In addition to the crimes of kidnapping and extortion, the detainees are investigated for conspiracy to commit a crime, forced displacement, illegal possession of firearms and drug trafficking, according to the authorities.
General William Castaño Ramos, commander of the Metropolitan Police of the Aburrá Valley, pointed out that the dismantling of this network constitutes a significant blow against crime in the area and highlighted the importance of coordinated action between the Police and the Prosecutor’s Office to guarantee the security of the community.