Cali Police Dismantle Drug Ring Operating Under App Facade

Cali police have dismantled a significant drug-trafficking operation, dubbed 'la Caldera,' which operated within the Comuna 21 neighborhood. The operation culminated in the arrest of three individuals allegedly responsible for coordinating the local drug trade. This action is part of a broader effort to curb drug distribution and associated crimes in the eastern part of the city.

During a targeted search and seizure operation in the Compartir neighborhood, authorities confiscated a substantial cache of illegal items. Recovered were two firearms, 16 rounds of ammunition, two pistol magazines, and a ballistic vest. Additionally, a motorcycle reported stolen in a violent robbery last year was recovered. The police also seized a significant quantity of narcotics, totaling 4,141 doses of both traditional and synthetic drugs ready for street-level sale.

Investigations revealed that the network, allegedly led by a 23-year-old known as 'José David' with ties to the 'los Espartanos' criminal structure, operated primarily from Thursday to Sunday. To evade police patrols, the traffickers disguised their operations as legitimate delivery services through digital platforms. This sophisticated modus operandi generated an estimated 150 million Colombian pesos in illicit revenue each month, highlighting the scale of the micro-trafficking enterprise.