The capture of 65 people and the seizure of more than Q79 thousand quetzales is the result of the “Muralla” operation. This plan carried out by Public Ministry (MP).
The prosecution has updated the results of the 106 raids carried out in Guatemala, Escuintla, Sacatepéquez, as well as in the city of Mazatenango, Suchitepéquez.
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The operation aims to impact several cliques of the Barrio 18 gang, as well as the Mara Salvatrucha, responding to more than 60 complaints from citizens.
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The MP confirms that 65 people were captured in the operations, some of them are operational members and others are collaborators of the gang members.
The MP confirms that 65 people were captured in the operations, some of them are operational members and others are collaborators of the gang members.
“Likewise, Q79,284 in cash, 31 mobile phones, 2 revolvers, 3 SIM cards, 1 USB, 3 firearm cartridges were seized. 40 ammunition was also seized that will be analyzed to strengthen ongoing investigations,” details the official report.
Among the operations, the MP highlights the capture of Valentín César Augusto de León, an agent of the National Civil Police. He is charged with illicit association and conspiracy to commit the crime of kidnapping or kidnapping.
Now investigators begin reviewing mobile phones, cards and storage devices, in order to obtain more evidence.
