Taxi driver arrested with modified firearm in Antonio Nariño locality

In a patrol operation in the Antonio Nariño locality, the National Police captured a 31-year-old man accused of trafficking, manufacturing, or carrying firearms.

Taxi driver arrested with modified firearm in Antonio Nariño locality

TL;DR

  • A 31-year-old man was arrested in Antonio Nariño for illegal firearm possession.
  • The suspect was driving a taxi and had a modified 9mm handgun with a sound suppressor hidden under his seat.
  • He attempted to evade police but was intercepted after a pursuit.
  • The arrest is part of Bogotá's ongoing efforts to combat crime, with over 11,625 arrests and 486 firearms seized in 2026.
  • The suspect, taxi, and weapon were delivered to the relevant authorities.