ConflictEcuador·Unpinned28 Aug 2026 · 10d ago
Ecuadorian Police Arrest 43 Suspected Gang Members and Identify 127 Phantom Banks
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On 26 August 2026, Ecuadorian police conducted coordinated raids named Jericó and Factoría across four provinces, resulting in the arrest of 43 alleged members of the Los Choneros and Los Lobos criminal organizations. During these operations, supported by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and Southern Command, authorities seized approximately US$1…
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