# Colombian Army Disrupts Clan del Golfo Drone Arsenal in Zaragoza

Colombian forces captured a Clan del Golfo operative and seized drone explosives and fake police uniforms in Zaragoza.

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The Colombian National Army launched an offensive in Zaragoza, Antioquia, to neutralize a key operational center of the Clan del Golfo substructure known as 'Manuel Alexander Ariza Rosario'. [^1]

President Abelardo De La Espriella announced via an institutional message the development of a military operation executed in the municipality of Zaragoza, in Bajo Cauca, Antioquia. [^2]

President Abelardo De La Espriella confirmed that the Army took down alias Momo, leader of the Clan del Golfo. [^3]

Uniformed members of the National Army neutralized several members of the substructure Manuel Alexander Ariza Rosario, belonging to the Clan del Golfo organization. [^4]

Alexander Romero Tano, alias '80', was captured; he is a veteran of the conflict with over 30 years of criminal history and served as a 'caletero' (arms and money storer) and radio operator for the substructure. [^5]

Military forces dismantled a communications hub and seized a large illegal weapons depot containing 8 rifles, 2 pistols, 1,330 cartridges, 1,200 detonators, 731 meters of detonating cord, and 9 improvised grenades designed for drones. [^6]

The operation resulted in the capture of two suspected members of the Clan del Golfo, the surrender of a third individual, and the recovery of a minor who had been recruited by the organization. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The Colombian National Army launched an offensive in Zaragoza, Antioquia, to neutralize a key operational center of the Clan del Golfo substructure known as 'Manuel Alexander Ariza Rosario'. (Minuto30, News)
2. President Abelardo De La Espriella announced via an institutional message the development of a military operation executed in the municipality of Zaragoza, in Bajo Cauca, Antioquia. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
3. President Abelardo De La Espriella confirmed that the Army took down alias Momo, leader of the Clan del Golfo. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
4. Uniformed members of the National Army neutralized several members of the substructure Manuel Alexander Ariza Rosario, belonging to the Clan del Golfo organization. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
5. Alexander Romero Tano, alias '80', was captured; he is a veteran of the conflict with over 30 years of criminal history and served as a 'caletero' (arms and money storer) and radio operator for the substructure. (Minuto30, News)
6. Military forces dismantled a communications hub and seized a large illegal weapons depot containing 8 rifles, 2 pistols, 1,330 cartridges, 1,200 detonators, 731 meters of detonating cord, and 9 improvised grenades designed for drones. (Minuto30, News)
7. The operation resulted in the capture of two suspected members of the Clan del Golfo, the surrender of a third individual, and the recovery of a minor who had been recruited by the organization. (Minuto30, News)

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