2024-05-07 14:17:57
In an operation coordinated and executed by the Military Gaula of the National Army, the capture of alias ‘Fabián’, considered the biggest extortionist in the south of the country and financial leader of the ‘Rodrigo Cadete’ front of the Central General Staff of the dissidents, was achieved. FARC. This coup against organized crime took place in the El Porvenir neighborhood of the municipality of Paujil, Caquetá.
The arrest of ‘Fabián’ occurred after an armed confrontation between the troops and the criminal group to which he belonged. During this confrontation, the ringleader was injured, which allowed his subsequent evacuation and medical attention in Florence, before being prosecuted by the competent authorities. Alias ’Fabián’ was known for his crucial role in extortion activities against merchants, ranchers and contractors in various locations in the department of Caquetá, including Doncello, Puerto Rico, San Vicente del Caguán, Milan, Montañita, Cartagena del Chair and Solano.
Previous investigations revealed that ‘Fabián’ was operating under an alias and was replacing another high-profile criminal known as ‘Tornillo’. The detainee was actively wanted by the authorities, and his capture was carried out based on a reward of up to 50 million pesos offered to obtain information leading to his whereabouts.
You may be interested in: Gustavo Bolívar willing to resign from DPS if he does not fulfill his promise in the next six months
In addition to the capture of ‘Fabián’, the authorities seized crucial evidence, such as audios and letters, that demonstrated the subject’s criminal activities and his involvement in extortion and threats to the local population. This forceful blow against the FARC dissidents in Caquetá represents a step forward in the fight against organized crime in the southern region of Colombia.