New commander for Barranquilla Police: General Miguel Camelo steps down amid security crisis

General Miguel Camelo will step down from command of the Police in Barranquilla amid a complex security crisis in the metropolitan area.

Police command change in Barranquilla amid security crisis

General Miguel Camelo will step down from command of the Metropolitan Police of Barranquilla, according to information reported by Google News CO — Crime, at a time when the metropolitan area is facing a security situation considered critical by the authorities.

The change of command involves the arrival of a new commander to the institution, although the source did not specify the name of the successor nor the exact date of the change of command.

Camelo's departure comes as the region faces significant challenges in terms of public order. The Barranquilla metropolitan area has registered a surge in criminal activity that has called into question the management of local security.

No additional details were reported regarding the specific reasons for the replacement nor regarding the profile of the officer who will assume the command.

Source: Google News CO — Crime

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