Bolt Driver Stabbed, Robbed; GPS Leads to Suspects' Arrest

In Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, a violent robbery attempt against a Bolt driver was thwarted thanks to modern technology and swift police action. The incident, which occurred early Sunday morning, saw Fernando Benítez Barrios, 34, targeted by three individuals posing as passengers. After accepting a ride, the victim was led to a secluded dirt road where the assailants revealed their intentions.

One suspect brandished a firearm while another inflicted multiple stab wounds on Benítez Barrios' back. The assailants then fled with the victim's Toyota Corona Premio and approximately G. 417,000 in earnings. Fortunately, the vehicle was equipped with a GPS tracking system, which provided authorities with the crucial coordinates needed to track the stolen car.

Responding officers from Comisaría 31ª, in coordination with Subcomisaría Nº 014, utilized the GPS data to locate the vehicle in the Carolina neighborhood. During the recovery operation, police apprehended two suspects, identified as José Fernando Mendoza Giménez and Enso David Duarte Peralta, both 20 years old. A replica firearm and a 30-centimeter knife, believed to be the weapons used in the assault, were seized. The victim is currently hospitalized, while the suspects are in police custody. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of crime in urban areas, but also showcases the effectiveness of technology in aiding law enforcement and bringing perpetrators to justice.

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Al llegar a una zona oscura de camino de tierra, uno de los fasos pasajeros le anunció el asalto y le apuntó un arma de fuego, mientras otro le aplicó varias estocadas en la espalda.