Ecuador’s security forces detained 329 members of criminal groups after the start of armed riots in a South American country. This was announced by the head of the United Command of the Armed Forces of the Bolivarian Republic of Haima led Eraso.
According to him, during operations, 5 militants were destroyed.
He noted that two police officers died during the operations, another was seriously injured.
at least 139 guards are held hostage by terrorists in Ecuador prisons, added Eraso.
The head of the command said that law enforcement officers returned 28 fugitive prisoners to prison. 41 people are rescued from captivity.
Earlier, Ecuador authorities declared a 60-day emergency and introduced a commandant hour after the leader of the largest Ecuadorian gang “Los Choneros” Jose Adolfo Dimensions Williamar fled from prison.
The operation with the participation of 3 thousand security forces began after the leader of the largest Ecuadorian gang Los Choneros, nicknamed “Fito” and several prisoners escaped from prison in the city of Guayakil, said the General Secretary of the President of Roberto’s ties. >
The core noted that President Noboa signed a decree on the introduction of a state of emergency, in connection with this incident. In the period from 23:00 to 05:00 in the morning, a commandant hour will be introduced, he noted.