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14 arrested in Tolima police operation against 'Los Químicos' drug gang

Colombian forces captured 14 suspected members of the 'Los Químicos' micro-trafficking gang in Líbano, Tolima, after a year-long investigation.

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In the municipality of Líbano, in northern Tolima, Colombia, police captured 14 people accused of belonging to the 'Los Químicos' criminal group dedicated to small-scale drug trafficking. [1] Governor Adriana Matiz of the Tolima department announced on 2026-09-01 that she will temporarily relocate her office to Ataco to govern directly from the territory. [2] After a year of investigation, Colombian National Police, the Colombian Air Force and the National Army carried out 12 raids in the Líbano neighborhoods Primero de Mayo, Luz del Sol, Las Ferias and San José as part of the operation. [3] The 14 arrested people were required by arrest warrants issued by the Sixth Municipal Penal Court with Control of Guarantees of Ibagué for the crime of aggravated criminal conspiracy for drug trafficking, manufacture or carrying of narcotics. [4] The 14 arrested people, captured under judicial orders, were known by the aliases 'Terigio', 'La Crespa', 'Saya', 'Diomedez', 'Cúcuta', 'Chupo', 'Abuelo', 'Pipo', 'Conejo', 'Paty', 'Capera', 'Wili', 'Toño' and 'La Gorda'. [5] Colonel Ferney Martín, commander of the Tolima Police, stated on 2026-09-01 that the Public Force must maintain a presence in the territory with operations following the governor's announcement. [6] Governor Adriana Matiz requested that the national government strengthen security actions and increase the support of the Public Force to face armed groups. [7] The southern part of the Tolima department has recently experienced violent incidents, including attacks with explosive drones. [8]
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  1. In the municipality of Líbano, in northern Tolima, Colombia, police captured 14 people accused of belonging to the 'Los Químicos' criminal group dedicated to small-scale drug trafficking. · Caracol Radio
  2. Governor Adriana Matiz of the Tolima department announced on 2026-09-01 that she will temporarily relocate her office to Ataco to govern directly from the territory. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  3. After a year of investigation, Colombian National Police, the Colombian Air Force and the National Army carried out 12 raids in the Líbano neighborhoods Primero de Mayo, Luz del Sol, Las Ferias and San José as part of the operation. · Caracol Radio
  4. The 14 arrested people were required by arrest warrants issued by the Sixth Municipal Penal Court with Control of Guarantees of Ibagué for the crime of aggravated criminal conspiracy for drug trafficking, manufacture or carrying of narcotics. · Caracol Radio
  5. The 14 arrested people, captured under judicial orders, were known by the aliases 'Terigio', 'La Crespa', 'Saya', 'Diomedez', 'Cúcuta', 'Chupo', 'Abuelo', 'Pipo', 'Conejo', 'Paty', 'Capera', 'Wili', 'Toño' and 'La Gorda'. · Caracol Radio
  6. Colonel Ferney Martín, commander of the Tolima Police, stated on 2026-09-01 that the Public Force must maintain a presence in the territory with operations following the governor's announcement. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  7. Governor Adriana Matiz requested that the national government strengthen security actions and increase the support of the Public Force to face armed groups. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  8. The southern part of the Tolima department has recently experienced violent incidents, including attacks with explosive drones. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
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