Quito – A journalist was injured when a USB computer sent by post exploded. The accident happened in the newsroom. News anchor Lenin Artieda was injured.
Searching and attacking journalists is increasing in the Latin American country of Ecuador. Ecuador’s Attorney General’s Department has launched an investigation into possible links to terrorism. The investigation found that five media houses received such letters. Minister Juan Sapta announced that strong action will be taken against the culprits. Don’t try to intimidate journalists. Severe punishment will be ensured for such people. A device such as a USB is sent to different media houses from the same city. Mails received by other institutions are not ready to be opened. Some of the ones that were opened have not exploded, he said.
The Forensic Department said that it was found to be an explosive device of the type used by the army. Recently, drug trafficking has been on the rise in Ecuador. Conflicts between drug gangs have also increased. An investigation is being conducted as to whether journalists are also being attacked as part of this.
English Summary: Journalist opens USB letter bomb in newsroom in Ecuador