Major Arms Cache Destined for FARC Dissidents Seized in Colombia

Colombian military forces have intercepted a substantial shipment of weapons and drones in Yumbo, Valle del Cauca, which intelligence indicates was bound for the 'Armando Ríos' residual structure, a faction of FARC dissidents led by 'Iván Mordisco'. The operation, conducted concurrently with the 'Plan Democracia', underscores the ongoing efforts to disrupt armed groups operating in the country.

The seized arsenal comprises 26 rifles of various types, approximately 300 magazines, 6,300 rounds of ammunition, and nearly 300 grenades intended for drone deployment, along with seven drones themselves. These items were slated to bolster the criminal activities of the 'Armando Ríos' group in the Guaviare region.

Military reports suggest the material was dispatched by 'alias Marlon', a recently neutralized FARC leader, and was intended to strengthen the operational capabilities of the group active in San José del Guaviare. The identified route for the contraband stretched from the Naya region near Buenaventura to eastern Colombia.

Authorities believe the criminal organization attempted to exploit the recent national elections to facilitate the movement of these weapons, aiming to reduce the likelihood of detection by security forces. This seizure represents a significant blow to the logistical and criminal networks of the dissident FARC factions.