Eight alleged members of the criminal group Los del Arenal, that were involved in drug trafficking activities in the so-called Comunas 1, 3 and 5 in Barrancabermeja (Santander), were sent to prison.
During the investigation it was established that this criminal structure would be responsible for the homicide that took place on June 29 of this year in La Paz neighborhood as well as the attack against a couple perpetrated on July 2 in San Judas neighborhood where the victims were seriously injured.
After they were arrested in a joint operation by the Prosecutor’s Office and the National Police, they were charged with conspiracy to commit a crime for the purpose of homicide, drug trafficking and aggravated illegal possession of firearms, according to their criminal responsibilities. They did not plead guilty.
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The information contained in this press release corresponds to the narration of the objective news provided by the officials in charge of carrying out criminal investigations within the Office of the Attorney General. By the time this communication is disclosed, the legal status of the people mentioned is still pending to be resolved by the competent judicial authority, always under the presumption of innocence contemplated by Article 29 of the Political Constitution and Article 7 of Law 906 of 2004.