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Colombia Captures ELN Sniper Allegedly Targeting President

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced the capture of Dairo Ferizzola Rojas, an ELN sniper accused of plotting an assassination.

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President Abelardo de la Espriella announced on social media the capture of Dairo Ferizzola Rojas, alias 'Firu', a suspected ELN sniper. [1] The suspect, Dairo Ferizzola Rojas, was allegedly designated by the General Staff of the Eastern Front of the ELN to plan and execute an armed attack against President Abelardo de la Espriella. [2] Armed groups launched a drone swarm carrying explosives against a Colombian military battalion in Ocaña, Norte de Santander. [3] The arrest took place during Operation Esparta, a security deployment by the public forces in Norte de Santander aimed at combating illegal armed structures. [4] The capture of the suspect occurred in Ocaña, Norte de Santander, with the intervention of the Police Intelligence Directorate and Dijin. [5] Preliminary reports indicate several military personnel were affected by the explosions, with some suffering injuries. [6] The attack included rifle fire and the deployment of explosive 'tatucos' against the military base. [7] The Colombian Army reported that the attack left two soldiers injured. [8]
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  1. President Abelardo de la Espriella announced on social media the capture of Dairo Ferizzola Rojas, alias 'Firu', a suspected ELN sniper. · El Colombiano
  2. The suspect, Dairo Ferizzola Rojas, was allegedly designated by the General Staff of the Eastern Front of the ELN to plan and execute an armed attack against President Abelardo de la Espriella. · El Colombiano
  3. Armed groups launched a drone swarm carrying explosives against a Colombian military battalion in Ocaña, Norte de Santander. · Caracol Radio
  4. The arrest took place during Operation Esparta, a security deployment by the public forces in Norte de Santander aimed at combating illegal armed structures. · El Colombiano
  5. The capture of the suspect occurred in Ocaña, Norte de Santander, with the intervention of the Police Intelligence Directorate and Dijin. · El Colombiano
  6. Preliminary reports indicate several military personnel were affected by the explosions, with some suffering injuries. · Caracol Radio
  7. The attack included rifle fire and the deployment of explosive 'tatucos' against the military base. · Caracol Radio
  8. The Colombian Army reported that the attack left two soldiers injured. · Caracol Radio
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