ELN attacked a Police Station in Chocó with drones: "Ordinary measures are no longer enough"

A new violent attack sowed terror in the community of Santa Rita, in Río Iró, Chocó, after several explosions were heard that were apparently directed against a Police Station located in the urban center.

ELN attacked a Police Station in Chocó with drones: "Ordinary measures are no longer enough"

TL;DR

  • The ELN is accused of attacking a police station in Santa Rita, Río Iró, Chocó, with drones.
  • Five explosive devices were detonated, and a sixth failed to detonate.
  • Two police officers, including the station commander, were injured.
  • The governor of Chocó has requested urgent intervention from the national government and Ministry of Defense.
  • The governor stated that "ordinary measures are no longer enough" to deal with the criminal onslaught.
  • Similar attacks have occurred recently in Cauca and Valle del Cauca.