A strong explosion woke up this morning the residents of García Moreno and Chambers streets, in the southwest of the city.
Around 03:00 this Saturday, January 7, the explosion was caused by an artifact that was left by an individual on the counter where customers are served at a vehicle spare parts store.
In the video of a security camera, the escape of the antisocial was recorded, who later ran to leave the scene in a white vehicle that was waiting for him at the height of Army Avenue.
This morning, the owner of the business narrated that a neighbor immediately told him about the news and he moved towards the point.
At the site, he found that there was a hole left in part of the roll-up door, detachment of part of the counter, and also some invoice papers and burnt packaging.
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“It was a tremendous explosion. Last night fireworks were being launched for Three Kings Day, but that explosion was much bigger; then they began to smell gunpowder”, said a neighbor of the sector, who this morning noticed what had happened in the premises.
According to the victim, this event is related to extortion requests that have been dragging on for several weeks.
Since the previous December they have written to him via WhatsApp to request $5,000; and, if he does not contribute, they threaten him with an attack against him. Likewise, in another episode, subjects shot at his home, located a few blocks from his business.
That fact was also recorded and was shared by the antisocials in their chat.
Before, last August, antisocials also came to intimidate; however, on that occasion she assaulted the subjects.
Likewise, images of his family have been captured by antisocials. Regarding these threats, the person affected indicated that they had already been reported in the past few days and that now he hopes that the Police will move forward with the investigations.
“It is too much, it is terrible. You cannot sleep or rest. This note is a problem. You live in fear. But, if you give it now, you’re going to have to give it your whole life,” said the owner of the business.
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The owner of the premises estimated that they will put a new fence in the outdoor area, and will request permission from the Municipality to put another fence on part of the sidewalk in order to protect the integrity of the business.
During this morning, personnel from the Intervention and Rescue Group (GIR) mobilized to the point to analyze the scene and collect evidence to clarify the type of explosive used in this attack.
Judicial Police personnel collected evidence, including images from security cameras, in order to continue the investigations that may determine those responsible for this attack. (YO)
Source: Eluniverso
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