Montevideo Police Chief Confirms That Residence of Quintuple Murder Was Searched in February
The head of Montevideo Police, Mario D'Elía, confirmed that the residence where the quintuple homicide in Villa Española occurred had already been searched by authorities in February of this year.
Montevideo Police Chief Confirms That Residence of Quintuple Murder Was Searched in February
The head of Montevideo Police, Mario D'Elía, confirmed on Tuesday that the residence where the quintuple homicide in Villa Española took place had already been the subject of a police search in February of the current year.
The information was revealed in the context of statements that the police official made regarding the multiple crime that occurred in the area. According to reporting by the outlet Telenoche, the earlier search had been carried out at the same address where five people were murdered.
The incident is part of a series of homicides linked to disputes between criminal groups operating in the neighbourhood. Police authorities are continuing to investigate the exact circumstances of the attack and the identity of those responsible for the multiple murders.
The confirmation of the previous search raises questions about the follow-up that authorities conducted on that residence after the February operation, and about the police intelligence measures implemented in the area since then.
The quintuple murder has shocked public opinion and has led authorities to analyse possible restructuring in the management of security in the country's capital.
Source: Google News UY — Montevideo