Councillor from Hualpén arrested in Santiago over bomb threat: removal requested
A councillor from Hualpén was arrested in Santiago after claiming he was carrying a bomb. Authorities have formally requested his removal from office.
Councillor from Hualpén arrested after declaring he was carrying a bomb in Santiago
Channel 9 Bío Bío Television reports that a councillor from the municipality of Hualpén was arrested in Santiago after claiming he was carrying a bomb, an incident that resulted in a security operation and a formal request for his removal from office.
The incident occurred in the capital, where the councillor made the statement that prompted the intervention of authorities. Following his arrest, the corresponding legal procedures were activated to assess his situation as an elected official.
According to information released by the media outlet, various parties submitted an official request for the councillor to be removed from his post as a result of the incident. Chilean regulations provide mechanisms for terminating the duties of local authorities who engage in conduct that affects public order.
To date, no additional details have been confirmed regarding the state of the judicial investigation or the identity of those who promoted the removal process.
Source: Google News CL — Santiago