Pitalito
‘Píldora’ sentenced for cocaine trafficking hidden in sculptures
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Jhon Fredy Ardila Burbano, alias ‘Píldora’, was sentenced to 108 months in prison for aggravated criminal conspiracy and drug trafficking as a member of the ‘Los Escultores’ gang. The Third Specialized Penal Judge of Neiva found him responsible for shipping cocaine to countries like Australia and Italy hidden in sculptures. The sentence includes a fine of 2,826 minimum legal monthly wages.
A driver was captured after hitting two youths on a motorcycle in the municipality of Pitalito. The incident occurred in front of the Rumbabú discotheque.
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Pitalito police captured two known criminals, aliases ‘Pillimue’ and ‘Fener’, while riding a stolen motorcycle. The detainees have records for conspiracy to commit crimes, simple kidnapping, and weapons possession. The operation prevented potential offenses against citizens.
Harold Joanny Torres Molina died at Pitalito's Hospital Departamental San Antonio from severe thorax and skull wounds inflicted by sicarios outside his home in Simón Bolívar neighborhood. The attack took place on Wednesday night, marking the 10th homicide in March in this Valle del Laboyos locality.
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Harol Julián Giraldo Gómez died in a Neiva clinic after eight days in intensive care, shot while trying to prevent a motorcycle robbery in Pitalito. The incident happened on February 4 in the Aguablanca neighborhood and marks the eleventh homicide in the municipality so far in 2026. Authorities are investigating to apprehend those responsible.