A young person was caught with an arsenal of weapons in his possession

A 17-year-old minor was caught by the authorities within the city of Mariquita, who had plenty of weapons together with 9 millimeter and 38 millimeter cartridges and a 7.62 rifle. Based on Colonel Libardo Fabio Ojeda, head of the Tolima Police, evidently the little man belongs to the legal group alias ‘Guadaña’.

The minor was arrested as a part of an ongoing police operation carried out in Mariquita. The authorities have proven their dedication to lowering violence within the metropolis and reaching the purpose of zero murders.

Regardless of the existence of the alias ‘Guadaña’ and the usage of younger folks for legal actions, there was a big discount within the variety of killings within the division of Tolima and in Mariquita particularly. In comparison with final yr, there was a 43% discount in murders at regional degree and a 6% discount in Mariquita. Final yr, to date, 15 murders had been recorded, and this yr the determine is 9.

It ought to be famous that within the varied operations, the authorities have seized plenty of weapons on this northern metropolis to date in 2024.

Nevertheless, the usage of minors by legal teams such because the alias “Guadaña” is a trigger for concern. This observe places the lives and well-being of younger folks at nice threat, who’re used to commit violent acts.

Authorities are asking the group to report any suspicious exercise they see. Citizen cooperation is crucial to battle crime and shield younger youngsters.