Suspected Los Lobos members captured in Quito with explosives

Ecuador's Armed Forces apprehended four individuals suspected of belonging to the Los Lobos criminal organization, specifically the G4 faction, during security operations in northern Quito. The military also confiscated an explosive device, a firearm, and ammunition.

Military intelligence identified the detainees as Miguel Ángel Góngora Rodríguez, alias ‘Colombia’; Andy Alexander Lara Espinosa, alias ‘Andy’; Bruce Jharel Bone Valencia, alias ‘Don Bo’; and Maicky German Játiva Mina, alias ‘Maicky’. These individuals are considered persons of significant penal interest and are believed to be connected to the 'La Pastora' structure, which reportedly operates from the La Roca prison and is involved in illicit activities within Quito.

During the operation, the military seized a pistol, 11 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and a magazine. Additionally, they discovered 20 explosive devices described as “chorizos explosivos,” a block of SCSF, cash, two laptops, and a mobile phone. Military intelligence links the suspects to Los Lobos' activities, including arms trafficking, drug trafficking, contract killings, extortion, kidnapping, intimidation, and land trafficking.

The intervention is intended to weaken the operational, logistical, and financial capabilities of the criminal organization and curb violent incidents contributing to insecurity in Quito. The apprehended individuals and seized items were handed over to the National Police for legal proceedings.