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.
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.
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Jhonatan Alexis Delgado Zúñiga was released unharmed after being detained by armed men in rural Pitalito, Huila. Security forces launched a swift operation that pressured the captors to abandon him. The mayor's office offers 10 million pesos reward for information.
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.
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On the night of December 31, a man identified as Wilson Astudillo was shot dead in the 13 de Agosto neighborhood of Pitalito, southern Huila. The victim was celebrating the arrival of the New Year when the attack took place. The incident has reignited concerns about security in the municipality.