Army troops They were on the move to carry out raids in the Guayabal village, in the municipality of Labranzagrande, on the border between Boyacá and Casanare, giving effect to an order issued by the Attorney General’s Office, when they were attacked by members of the ELN, ‘José David Suárez’ front.
The troops reacted and fighting took place that resulted in the recovery of two minors who were in the power of the ELN.
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“These stability operations have been aimed at dismantling alleged criminal activities, such as extortion, that endanger the security and tranquility of the local community. Coordination between the authorities and the military forces has been essential to guarantee the success of these operations and to effectively combat organized crime in the region“said the Army.
“With this military action it can be established that these armed structures continue with the illicit recruitment of minors. Revealing the flagrant violation of human rights and the infringement of International Humanitarian Law“, they added.
During the development of the operation, it was possible to seize long weapons, a short weapon, rifle suppliers with ammunition, pistol suppliers with ammunition, quartermaster material and communications equipment, as well as the destruction of four antipersonnel mines installed at the sceneThe war material was made available to the competent authorities, in order to begin the judicial process.
Army combats with the ELN. Photo: Military Forces.
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