Latin American trio joins forces to combat the smuggling of explosives, Ecuador arrests 21 people.

The Prosecutor's Office of Ecuador reported on the 21st that, with the coordination and cooperation of Colombian and Peruvian authorities, Ecuador launched a large-scale law enforcement operation in the early hours of the day to crack down on a multinational network involved in illegal trade of explosives, firearms, and ammunition. A total of 21 people were arrested. The Prosecutor's Office of Ecuador stated on social media that law enforcement officers conducted 29 raids in 7 provinces, including the Pichincha province where the capital Quito is located, and seized a firearm, 40 bottles of ketamine, as well as documents, communication equipment, and other items related to the case.