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Suspected Los Choneros member 'Dormido' arrested in Ecuador

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Luis Francisco B. C., alias “Dormido,” a suspected member of the criminal group Los Choneros, was arrested in Portoviejo, Ecuador.
  • The arrest was announced by Interior Minister John Reimberg, who stated the suspect has prior charges for robbery and weapons possession.
  • Authorities are investigating “Dormido” for alleged involvement in crimes and massacres in Puerto Lopez and Portoviejo.

Ecuadorian authorities have apprehended Luis Francisco B. C., known as “Dormido,” a figure of significant criminal interest and alleged member of the notorious Los Choneros gang. The arrest, announced Friday by Interior Minister John Reimberg, took place in Portoviejo.

During the operation, police also detained Kiara Desiree A. C., 24, who was traveling with “Dormido” in a Level 5 armored vehicle. The minister highlighted “Dormido’s” criminal history, which includes charges for robbery, illegal arms possession, and other offenses.

Preliminary investigations suggest “Dormido” may be linked to several murders and massacres in the coastal regions of Puerto Lopez and Portoviejo. He is considered a high-priority target due to his suspected role within the Los Choneros organization. Both individuals have been handed over to judicial authorities to face due process.

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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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