In a recent operation in the department of Meta, the Colombian National Army managed to dismantle a camp of the residual organized armed group known as the First Armando Ríos Structure.
This operation, part of the Ayacucho Plus Campaign Plan, was carried out in the Mirador village, in the municipality of Lejanías, Meta, thanks to information about the presence of suspicious people in the area.
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Through a statement issued on the morning of Saturday, November 16, the military forces celebrated the coup that means the dismantling of the camp and seizure of war material in Meta.
During the intervention, the troops seized a significant arsenal that included 86 metal suppliers, 875 7.62 mm caliber cartridges, 4,470 5.56 mm caliber cartridges, 200 5.56 mm caliber linked cartridges, 6 40 mm grenadesa hand grenade, 65 black rifle holders, 4 antipersonnel mines, 15 meters of detonating cord.
Likewise, at the site there were 34 field equipment, 6 carrier harnesses, 3 multipurpose vests, 80 headbands, 40 American-type camouflaged uniforms, 25 American-type camouflaged turkeys, 65 green trouser ropes and 30 American-type camouflaged bundles, which were left in hands of the authorities.
“A drone was also seized that these subversives use to throw grenades at the troops, to launch explosives. Likewise, medical supplies, various medications and cleaning supplies are seized. With this result we weaken the capabilities of the residual GAO armed structure First Armando Ríos Structure and the capacity for terrorist action towards the civilian population and the troops themselves is neutralized,” added Commander Diaz.
The operation was carried out by the Rapid Deployment Force No. 1 of the fourth division of the National Army, and represents a significant blow to the logistical components of the First Armando Ríos Structure. This armed group has been a constant concern for authorities due to its illegal activities in the region.
“In this action, search and attack techniques are used, as a result, a significant amount of war material is seized,” said Brigadier General Oscar del Cristo Diaz Montiel, commander of the Rapid Deployment Force No. 1.
The National Army has reiterated its commitment to continue with sustained military operations in the departments of Meta, Guaviare and Vaupés. The objective is to effectively combat organized armed groups operating in these areas, seeking to restore security and order in the region.
In a recent operation, the Colombian Navy discovered and destroyed a semi-submersible under construction in a National Liberation Army (ELN) camp, located in a rural area of the department of Chocó.
This device had the ability to transport up to two tons of cocaineaccording to the Colombian Navy.
The discovery occurred in a rural area of Istminawhere troops from the 2nd Marine Brigade found the semi-submersible. Colonel Ricardo Visbal, commander of the brigade, detailed in a statement that the device measured 20 meters long and 2 meters wide. Furthermore, he explained that the semisubmersible could be attached to the hulls of large ships to be towed to its final destination.
Along with the semi-submersible, authorities also found mortars and explosives, posing a significant threat to the local population. These findings underscore the ELN’s continued criminal activity in the region, which remains a focus of concern for Colombian security forces.
The department of Chocó, known for its difficult access and dense jungle, has historically been an area of operations for illegal armed groups due to its strategic location for drug trafficking to Central America and beyond. The Navy operation is part of an ongoing effort to dismantle drug trafficking infrastructure and reduce the influence of insurgent groups in the region.
