In a significant operation by the Military Forces, the authorities managed to capture alias Firulais, an important leader of the Jairo de Jesús Durango Restrepo structure attached to the Gulf Clan, which operated in Chocó. The events were recorded in the Playa Potes sector, in Bahía Solano.
The arrest of alias Firulais was carried out thanks to a joint operation of the Titan Joint Task Force, in close collaboration with the National Police, the Colombian Navy and the Colombian Air Force. Furthermore, this operation was the result of exhaustive intelligence gathering work led by Joint Command No.5 “Northwest.”
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During the confrontation in Playa Potes, alias Firulais tried to hide from the authorities with two accomplices, but was surprised by military troops. The armed resistance of the criminals unleashed a combat that resulted not only in the captures, but also in the death of an individual whose identity has yet to be determined.
Alias Firulais was injured during the confrontation, and first aid was provided to him by nurses from the National Army. This criminal was considered a highly important military and financial leader within the Jairo de Jesús Durango Restrepo Block, under the direct command of alias El Cura.
With a criminal history of more than 11 years, Firulais He was responsible for instilling terror among the inhabitants of Bahía Solano, Nuquí and Bajo Baudó. In addition, the criminal was in command of the drug trafficking routes on the Pacific coast of Chocó, which amplifies the impact of his capture in the dismantling of criminal networks in the region.
Besides, The authorities point out that this criminal is the direct instigator of hostilities against the Puerto Meluk Police, as well as the forced displacement of more than 300 people in the Peña Azul community.confining residents to the municipal seat of Alto Baudó.
“It is noteworthy that, with the deployment of this forceful operational action, it contributes to accelerating the weakening of the logistical and criminal networks of the Gulf Clan. During the operation, 110 units of ammunition of different calibers, a pistol and communication equipment were seized; This material was made available to the competent authority,” they added from the Military Forces.
Likewise, the authorities emphasized that so far this year, The agencies in charge have completed the capture of 25 members of the Gulf Clan, just as they have subjected 32 more to Colombian justice. Likewise, they announced that four criminals were killed in the midst of clashes.
After the capture of Firulais, The authorities deployed a military device in the region in order to locate the other criminals of the Gulf Clan who are present in the area. Likewise, the Military Forces reaffirmed their commitment to providing security in that sector of the country, one of the most affected by the armed conflict.
“In compliance with the constitutional mission and within the framework of the Ayacucho Joint Strategic Campaign Plan – Time 2 – the Military Forces reaffirm their commitment to the protection of the civilian population, continuing with the deployment of troops to forcefully affect organized armed groups. “They want to destabilize the development of the nation,” they concluded.
It should be added that this capture was recorded just a few hours before the Governors and mayors of the capital cities in the country asked the national government to reinforce military operations against armed groups, such as the Clan del Golfo, throughout the country. .
