National Police arrested a 22-year-old man in Neiva's San Carlos neighborhood for manufacturing, trafficking, or possession of firearms. The operation took place during a routine patrol. The suspect carried a modified traumatic revolver and two altered cartridges.
The incident occurred in Neiva's San Carlos neighborhood during National Police patrol duties. Officers noticed a 22-year-old man who, upon seeing them, acted suspiciously and tried to change direction.
Police intercepted him and conducted a personal search. They found a modified traumatic revolver in his possession, along with two altered cartridges, reportedly adapted to increase their damaging capacity.
According to the official report, the suspect was handed over to competent authorities, where he must answer for the crime of illegal possession of firearms.
This operation highlights preventive patrol efforts in Neiva's urban areas to combat illegal weapons carrying.