Ecuador Declares State of Emergency: 1753 Gang Members Detained – Breaking Global News
Ecuadorian Government Continues Joint Police-Military Operations with Determination
The government of Ecuador has announced that joint police-military operations continue “with determination” in line with the instructions of President Daniel Noboa. According to the statement, the number of gang members taken into custody has increased to 1753, with 5 people killed and 2 police officers losing their lives in 18,108 operations.
The statement also noted that 645 weapons, 664 cutting tools, 488 handmade explosives, 406 vehicles, and 14,727 bullets were seized within the scope of the operations.
State of Emergency Declared
The Ecuadorian government, which has been struggling with a security crisis throughout the country, declared a state of emergency (OHAL) that will last for 60 days on January 9. This decision came after gang leader Adolfo Macias Salazar, also known as “Fito,” and several prisoners escaped from the prison in the city of Guayas, and police vehicles were subsequently attacked with bombs.
It was announced that a curfew would be imposed between 23:00 and 05:00 within the scope of the state of emergency. Following the state of emergency decision, criminal organizations kidnapped many police officers and set their vehicles on fire.
Videos shared on social media showed police officers who had been kidnapped by gang members, holding guns to their heads and asking for help from President Noboa.
The government’s determination to tackle the security crisis and restore order in Ecuador is evident in the ongoing joint police-military operations and the declaration of a state of emergency. The situation remains tense, but President Noboa’s leadership and the efforts of law enforcement provide hope for the country’s future safety and security.
