Three detained following dismantling of "Los Catalanes" in Calarcá, Quindío
Colombia's National Police dismantled the criminal group "Los Catalanes" in Calarcá with three arrests and seizures of marijuana, bazuco and cocaine.
Three members of "Los Catalanes" group captured in anti-drug operation in Calarcá
According to policia.gov.co, units of Colombia's National Police in Quindío dismantled the Organised Common Criminal Group "Los Catalanes", in the framework of investigative actions aimed at combating local drug trafficking in Calarcá.
The operation was executed with support from the National Army and in coordination with the Specialised Prosecutor's Office 6 in Armenia. During search and warrant procedures, the authorities arrested three people for the alleged crimes of criminal conspiracy for trafficking purposes, manufacture or possession of narcotic drugs, as well as for unlawful use of property.
In the procedure, 289 doses of marijuana, 90 doses of bazuco, 7 doses of cocaine and 3 mobile phones were seized.
The detainees, identified by the aliases "Bicho", "Mico" and "Johan", allegedly used their residences as drug distribution and retail centres, from where they also carried out home deliveries. Their ages range between 21 and 29 years old, and all three have criminal records for drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms.
Following the corresponding hearings, a judge ordered a holding measure in a prison facility for the three individuals involved.
Colombia's National Police reported that it continues to strengthen its preventative and operational actions to counter drug trafficking and criminal structures affecting security and coexistence in the department of Quindío.
Source: Google News CO — Crime