The Ecuadorian National Police made a grim discovery of eight human heads found in two jute bags while conducting a preventive patrol in the Guayas province on Saturday. This discovery occurred in the Villanueva area, a rural zone of Naranjal, following a citizen report regarding a possible robbery early that morning. Police officials reported that near the bags, several leaflets were found stating 'Do not steal,' suggesting a possible connection to criminal activity.

The heads have not been identified yet, but the police suspect that this incident is tied to an ongoing conflict among criminal groups fighting for territorial control and the drug trade. Guayas province has been notably affected by increasing violence, related primarily to drug trafficking and gang rivalries. The presence of warning messages near the scene indicates a chilling trend in organized crime where such threats are used to instill fear in the community and deter criminal behavior.

Authorities have since transported the remains to the Naranjal morgue as they initiate legal processes to determine the identities of the victims. The incident raises serious concerns about public safety in Ecuador as violence linked to drug trafficking escalates, highlighting the urgent need for stronger law enforcement responses and community safety initiatives in the region.