Taxi driver arrested for allegedly kidnapping a man; grenade found

A man was captured in the act by the National Police after allegedly forcing a citizen into a taxi against his will, in events that occurred on Ferrocarril Avenue in Santa Marta (Magdalena).

Taxi driver arrested for allegedly kidnapping a man; grenade found

TL;DR

  • A taxi driver was arrested in Santa Marta for allegedly kidnapping a passenger.
  • The victim was rescued from the taxi.
  • A fragmentation grenade was found in the vehicle during the arrest.
  • The suspect faces charges for simple kidnapping and illegal possession of explosives.
  • The National Police reaffirmed their commitment to protecting citizens' lives and freedom.