Esmeraldas

National Police teams seized more than half a tonne of marijuana hidden in blocks, hidden in jute bags in Esmeraldas city in northwestern Ecuador on Dec. 10, 2023. Note: Picture is a screenshot from the video.(Policia Nacional del Ecuador/Clipzilla)

11 December 2023

ECUADOR (Esmeraldes): Cops Seize Large Quantities Of Marijuana Destined For Europe And US

More than half a tonne of marijuana has been seized by Ecuadorian cops in the coastal province of...

Photo shows a moment from the operation of the Joint Command of the Armed Forces of Ecuador, undated. They are 30 heavily armed men who arrived at one of the local ports in Esmeraldas, Ecuador and killed at least nine people. Note: Photo is from the Joint Command of the Armed Forces of Ecuador (FFAAECUADOR/Newsflash)

13 April 2023

GUN RUNNERS: Gang Storms Fishing Village Killing 9 For Failing To Pay Protection Money

(starts) This is the moment armed criminals stage a massacre at a tiny fishing village to punish...

Picture shows authorities investigating the semi-submersible vessel, used to transport controlled substances that was found on the border with Colombia, in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, undated. Investigative units were deployed in various places to determine who owned the semi-submersible vessel. Note: Licensed photo. (@FFAAECUADOR/Newsflash)

19 January 2023

SUB DUED: Police Seize Abandoned Drug Submarine

A drug-smuggling sub has been seized by police after it was found washed up on the coast of Ecuador...