A Venezuelan woman has been arrested in Guayaquil, Ecuador, while in possession of a significant cache of explosives. The Minister of the Interior, John Reimberg, reported that she was caught in the act by police as she was storing the explosives in a residence. The nature of these explosives suggests they were intended for illegal activities including extortion and potential attacks on businesses in the southern part of the city.

The investigation implicates a criminal organization known as Los Águilas, believed to be orchestrating these illicit activities. During the police operation, a total of 160 explosive devices were seized, comprising 129 cylindrical emulsion explosives (5000X) and 31 cylindrical explosives of emulnor (3000X). In addition to the explosives, authorities confiscated several technological devices, including five computers, three mobile phones, and a four-meter safety fuse. This haul indicates a significant threat to public safety and the ongoing criminal underbelly in the region.

This incident highlights a growing concern over organized crime in Ecuador, particularly with the involvement of foreign nationals in serious crimes such as trafficking and extortion. The presence of groups like Los Águilas raises alarms regarding safety and security in urban areas, necessitating increased law enforcement and community vigilance to combat this emerging threat.