A new assault on a clothing store in the center of Esmeraldas adds to the criminal acts that have been recorded in recent days.
ESMERALDAS
Six proposals for the security of the city of Esmeraldas were presented by residents and merchants of the Cordero Crespo neighborhood and other sectors, after the march for peace that took place on the afternoon of this Wednesday, January 12.
They propose that through the Government of Esmeraldas the Executive be required to provide equipment and logistics for the National Police, as well as enable the Police Community Units (UPC); that the Prosecutor’s Office and Judiciary deliver a report on how many cases in flagrante delicto and convictions were issued in 2021.
They also want a polygraph test and oversight of judges and prosecutors, in addition to joint operations with the ECU911, the National Police and agents of the EP Esvial for compliance with the provision that a single person travels on a motorcycle. from 19:00.
Extortion threats keep Esmeraldas businesses on alert
Another of the orders is the maintenance and installation of video surveillance cameras for the ECU911.
Likewise, they request that the assembly members review or propose changes to the articles of the Comprehensive Organic Criminal Code (COIP), said Jean Pierre Izaguirre, coordinator of the mobilization.
Mayor Lucía Sosa was asked to activate the citizen brigades.
Alleged shoplifters arrested
Three alleged criminals who robbed a clothing and accessories store were captured between the neighborhoods of El Potosí and Mina de Piedra Alto, on Wednesday the 12th, indicated the National Police Subzone 8 of Esmeraldas.
They deactivate a stick of dynamite located near a health center, in Esmeraldas
The robbery took place in a commercial establishment located on Sucre and Manuela Cañizares streets, in the center of the city of Esmeraldas, on the afternoon of Tuesday the 11th. The criminals used firearms and several belongings were violently stolen. They then fled on motorcycles.
With personnel from the Special Operations Group (GOE) and other police units, the raid was carried out on three buildings that -apparently- were used as a planning center for criminals.
As evidence, a 99-caliber revolver, four motorcycles, watches, cell phones, clothing and backpacks were found. For this Thursday the 13th, the hearing to formulate charges is scheduled. Two of those arrested have a history of robbery and the other, for illicit drug trafficking, it was indicated. (I)
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