478 arrested in Bogotá for murder, femicide, drug offences and sexual abuse
Joint operations by police, prosecutors and the security authority resulted in 478 arrests over one week in Bogotá. Those detained include a suspected femicide perpetrator and a wanted murder suspect.
Bogotá: 478 arrests in one week for serious crimes
According to pulzo.com, the Bogotá Metropolitan Police, in coordination with the General Prosecutor's Office and the District Department of Security, Coexistence and Justice, carried out a series of operations over the past week that resulted in 478 arrests for crimes of murder, femicide, sexual abuse and drug trafficking. The results were reported by the Bogotá Mayor's Office website.
Suspected femicide perpetrator of pregnant woman arrested in Ciudad Bolívar
One of the most significant cases of the week was the arrest of a man suspected of being responsible for the femicide of a young pregnant woman in the Ciudad Bolívar locality. The crime occurred on 15 March 2026 near La Joya park, where the victim was found inside a bag with her body tied up.
The arrested man has a criminal history for carnal abuse of a minor under 14 years old. He was placed at the disposal of the Prosecutor's Office to face charges of aggravated femicide and other related crimes.
Alias 'El Gordo' captured after eight months in Chile
Authorities also achieved the apprehension of alias 'El Gordo', included on the most-wanted list for murder. The individual was located in the Guacamayas neighbourhood, San Cristóbal locality, following an investigation linking him to the death of a citizen during a brawl.
After committing the crime, alias 'El Gordo' fled to Chile and remained outside the country for approximately eight months. The Metropolitan Police stated that over the past 60 days 64 people have been captured for murder, including suspects of contract killing, femicide and hate crimes.
'The Predator of Juan Amarillo Wetland' captured in Turbaco
Coordinated efforts between the criminal investigation divisions of Bogotá and Cartagena, together with the Prosecutor's Office, enabled the capture in Turbaco of a man identified as 'The Predator of Juan Amarillo Wetland'. The arrested man is under investigation for sexual violence and theft against women and minors in the Suba locality.
The investigative work included genetic analysis and forensic interviews, elements that contributed to the judicial proceedings against the individual.
Over 700 kilograms of marijuana seized in Kennedy
On the drug trafficking front, police reported the seizure of over 700 kilogrammes of marijuana concealed in a van that was being transported by a tow truck. The operation was conducted in the Kennedy locality and concluded with the arrest of the vehicle's driver.
According to the authorities, the seized cargo amounts to approximately 70,000 doses and its impact on criminal income is estimated at over 150 million pesos.
Citizen reports key to results
The authorities emphasised that reporting through the Emergency Line 123 has been crucial in identifying and prosecuting those responsible. Collaboration between agencies and citizen participation directed the actions that resulted in the week's operations.
Source: Google News CO — Bogotá