These military operations are being carried out in order to protect the 1,016,000 inhabitants of the department.

The rudimentary - made explosive devices had been planned to be used by armed groups that commit crimes in the region.

That area, in the northwest of the department of Antioquia, now enjoys tranquility after receiving that declaration.

The facts took place as the soldiers were attacked with rifle fire.

Alias Monocuco would be in charge of the criminal intelligence, as well as the extortions of money for that residual organized armed group.

Troops with different specialties and with special training continue to arrive at the department.

During 2024, the Colombian National Army expects to train about 500 men in the department of Meta, and thus continues to contribute to the tranquility in the territories.

This illicit money was hidden in the front of an NPR-type vehicle with which apparently cocaine hydrochloride would be purchased as part of the drug trafficking chain.