Video: Former Real Cartagena player captured for cell phone theft
Ecuadorian football is in a state of shock after the confirmation of the arrest of Christian Lara, the historic midfielder popularly known as the "Diablito", during a police operation carried out in the south of Quito.
TL;DR
- Christian "Diablito" Lara was arrested for the alleged theft of three high-end mobile devices.
- The arrest occurred during a police intervention, capturing the moment on security cameras.
- Lara is believed to be part of a criminal organization specializing in distraction and rapid assault of commercial establishments.
- The operation followed several weeks of investigation into similar robberies.
- Fans and former colleagues of Lara, including those from Real Cartagena, expressed surprise at his legal situation.
- Lara remains in custody awaiting a charges hearing, with no official statement from his defense yet.