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Ecuadorian president sends police and soldiers to capital in fight against organized crime
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Ecuadorian president sends police and soldiers to capital in fight against organized crime

From SME · () Slovak

Translated from Slovak, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ecuador's President has deployed police and military forces to Guayaquil to combat rising organized crime.
  • The operation involves 100 vehicles, including motorcycles, and twenty drones.
  • This measure aims to restore order and security in the capital city.

Ecuador's President has ordered a significant deployment of police and military forces to the capital city, Guayaquil, in a decisive move to combat escalating organized crime. The operation aims to restore order and security in a region increasingly plagued by violence and illicit activities.

The deployment includes a substantial logistical and technological support system. One hundred vehicles, encompassing both cars and motorcycles, will participate in the intensified patrols and operations. Additionally, twenty drones will be utilized to enhance surveillance capabilities, providing aerial monitoring and intelligence gathering.

This decisive action reflects the government's commitment to tackling the growing influence of criminal organizations that have been destabilizing communities and undermining public safety. The deployment is expected to increase the state's presence and operational capacity in Guayaquil, signaling a tougher stance against criminal elements.

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Originally published by SME in Slovak. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.