Colombia's National Police captured a man in Bruselas corregimiento, Pitalito municipality, wanted on a judicial order for offenses involving restricted weapons exclusive to the Military Forces. He faces a 134-month prison sentence. The arrest took place during routine control operations.
During control and verification operations in Bruselas corregimiento, within Pitalito municipality, police identified and arrested a man with an active judicial warrant. He was sought by a specialized court in Mocoa, Putumayo, for manufacturing, trafficking, carrying or possessing weapons, restricted ammunition or those exclusive to the Military Forces, or explosives.
After verifying his legal status, officers executed the capture order and placed him at the disposal of competent authorities. Officials stated the man faces a 134-month prison sentence and was previously linked to an illegal armed group, per ongoing investigations.
These checks are part of strategies to bolster security and citizen coexistence in Pitalito's rural areas. Authorities noted similar actions occur across various sectors to identify individuals with criminal records and proceed with their prosecution.