Atlántico Bolsters Security with Elite Commands and 40 Police to Pursue Most Wanted Cartel

The governor of Atlántico, Eduardo Verano, has announced a significant reinforcement of the department's security strategy, including the deployment of Urban Special Forces commands and 40 officers from the National Unit for Police Intervention and Anti-Terrorism (UNIPOL). This initiative aims to bolster the fight against high-impact crimes such as extortion and homicide.

The newly deployed operational capabilities will concentrate on pursuing major multi-crime structures operating within the department. A primary objective is the location and capture of individuals on the Atlántico's most-wanted list, who are allegedly leaders, hitmen, and key figures in organizations involved in extortion, homicide, and drug trafficking.

Governor Verano stated that this security enhancement is crucial for increasing the reaction capacity of law enforcement against criminal groups that threaten the safety of Barranquilla and various municipalities. The Urban Special Forces commands will collaborate closely with the National Police, Military Forces, and the Attorney General's Office on high-value target operations.

These specialized units are trained for complex urban environments and precision operations against criminal organizations engaged in extortion, contract killings, micro-trafficking, and other illegal economies. Their deployment is intended to strengthen the institutional capacity to confront structures that intimidate merchants, transporters, and communities through threats and violence. The governor emphasized that this increased operational capacity sends a strong message to organized crime.

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