An operation between the Colombian army, the country’s Public Prosecution Service and the cooperation of the United States resulted in the arrest of five people and the dismantling of a counterfeit dollar factory, according to Colombian media reports in recent days.

In statements to the press, Federico Mejía, Brigadier General of the Army, indicated that in a house in the rural part of the municipality of Caldono engaged in counterfeiting foreign currency, more than a million dollars were found that had been made available to the police. authorities.

54 plates were found for fraudulent production and the uniformed officer highlighted the technology used for the process.

Mejía expressed concern about finding these types of structures in areas considered indigenous reserves. In accordance with Snail radiothere is a strong presence of FARC dissidents.

Ecuavisa pointed out that one of those arrested was the daughter of indigenous leader Marlon Santi, who, when asked about the incident, said he would make a statement when he has more information from lawyers in Colombia. (JO)