This was the model they found after the two attacks on two buildings in the south of Bogotá. Photo: Courtesy
When explosives, high-quality weapons, plans and a model of the Palace of Justice were found after two attacks that were carried out in two buildings in the neighborhoods of El Mochuelo and El Cortijo, in the city of Ciudad Bolívar in Bogotá, went to warning of a possible attack on the highest institution of justice in Colombia.
The authorities, in the raids, which were carried out last Tuesday, confirmed. In addition to the 16 packs of explosives, black powder, they found a makeshift model of the facilities of the Palace of Justice, which created the greatest alarm in the capital of the Republic.
High quality ammunition and a vest exclusively for the National Police were also found in the buildings. Photo: Courtesy
Given the seriousness of the threat, the president of the Supreme Court of Justice, Judge Gerson Chaverra, assured It has already been agreed, for next week, a meeting with the Director General of the Police, with the Head of Security of the Palace of Justice, the presidents of the Supreme Courts and the mayor of Bogotá, Carlos Fernando Galán.
“This is to sit down to structure and define the necessary security measures for both the Palace of Justice and the Palace on 72nd Street where the examination and trial rooms of the Supreme Court of Justice are located,” said the judge at Chaverra press conference.
They want speed in investigations
The Inter-agency Commission of the Judicial Branch and the National Judicial Commission, on their behalf, requested that speed in investigations to clarify the facts that “affect the independence of Justice”.
“The heads of the High Courts coordinate with the security authorities the activities to consolidate and protect the facilities of the Palace of Justice and all the servants who work there,” they said in a press release.
At the same time, the president of the Senate, Efraín Cepeda, spoke through his account X where he expressed his concern about the possible attack.
As its president @SenadoGovCo I receive with great concern the news that the authorities found a possible model of the Palace of Justice, with explosives and ammunition. We want to strengthen the protection of this area of democracy, guarantee that the… pic.twitter.com/48Z67912q7
— Efrain Cepeda (@EfrainCepeda) August 16, 2024
“We want to strengthen the defense of this area of democracy, guarantee the proper functioning and safety of the magistrates and the officers who work there,” he said.
The security of the palace will be strengthened
The Presidency of the Republic assured after a security council between the Police and the National Army, it was established, as The first step, securing the security of the building’s facilities.
🔴 The National Government is strengthening the security and protection of the High Courts as an immediate response to the security warning issued by the High Court recently. @PoliciaColoimbiawhich indicates possible dangers for the High Court of Justice. pic.twitter.com/vQ97QZXgue
– Colombian Presidency 🇨🇴 (@infopresidencia) August 16, 2024
“Among the activities carried out is the installation of advanced surveillance systems, provision of anti-explosion equipment, use of drones for continuous surveillance and the intervention of special security units,” they said.
At the same time, it will be the duty of the authorities to find out who or which group is behind this frustrating attack that will bring to the mind of the magistrates and the whole society to take over the Palace of Justice that happened on November 6, 1985, which left 105 dead. . and 11 missing.
