AAN Breaking: Cartel Figurehead detained in daring raid by Colombian Counter Narcotics

[J. Hill]

AAN: Cartel Figurehead detained in daring raid by Colombian Counter Narcotics

 

Today, the Colombian Government have announced the arrest of Ruben Navarro, a figurehead of the Clan De Golfo (Gulf Clan) Cartel. Though the date of the raid was not clarified in the announcement the Colombian Comando Contra el Narcotráfico y las Amenazas Transnacionales (Counter Narcotics and Transactional Threats Command) known more commonly as "CONAT" were named as the responsible party for executing the mission. The National Army of Colombia has seen significant activity in the war on drugs inside Colombia. With rising conflict between the AGC and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (National Liberation Army) otherwise known as the "ELN" the arrest of Navarro will likely be seen as a massive hit, more notably on the AGC's part.

 

Statement on the matter is as follows:

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"In the early hours of the morning, members of our Counter Narcotics Division planned and executed a raid on a compound where Navarro was housed. Our soldiers bravely breached the compound and detained Navarro in the following skirmish. Under the cover of our comrades; Navarro was brought to a helicopter and exfiltrated from the scene. This operation has been considered as a great success in our efforts to eventually dismantle the Gulf Clan Cartel entirely. Our government still stands to eradicate Colombia of illegal narcotics exports and usage. The Counter Narcotics Division will continue to work closely with our foreign partners in hampering illegal activities originating from our country. This mission is proof that our government is committed to the riddance of these activities in its entireity."

 

Social Media and local news have called the arrest a "massive success" however, small sources have called the arrest unjust and pushed a narrative to free Navarro. The public have yet to cast their own reaction however what is known by the statement is that the arrest of Navarro was made in the best interest to the Colombian people.