In a significant law enforcement operation in the province of Guayas, Ecuador, authorities captured a suspect known as Alias Suastegui, linked to the criminal gang Los Águilas. This capture, carried out on February 7, was confirmed by the Ministry of Defense, highlighting the role of the Security Block in the intervention. Suastegui is described as a medium-value target, indicating his involvement in organized crime within the region, which has been experiencing rising violence associated with gang activities.

During the operation, law enforcement officials seized six sticks of dynamite fitted with slow fuses and detonating capsules. The authorities believe these explosives were intended for use in illicit activities designed to instill fear among the local population. Additionally, an unusual find was made during the arrest; a tiger cat, a wild animal also known as a tigrillo, was discovered in a box. The presence of this animal raises questions about the gang's operations and their potential integration of wildlife trafficking into their criminal activities.

Los Águilas is known for forming alliances with other criminal organizations, particularly Los Choneros, and their illicit operations are primarily focused along the coastal territories of Ecuador. The arrest and seizure of explosives underscore the ongoing challenges faced by Ecuadorian authorities in combating gang violence and criminal enterprises that threaten public safety and order in the region.