Alert in Calamar! Panic and rejection over fire caused to hunt icoteas
The municipality of Calamar, Bolívar, known for its tranquility and neighborly unity, has been in the news this February due to various violent incidents and authorities' interventions, as occurred this Wednesday, February 25th, when the Marines and the Bolívar Police took to the streets to promote dialogue, tolerance, crime prevention, and deter delinquency.
TL;DR
- A wildfire threatened homes in the Primero de Enero neighborhood of Calamar, Bolívar.
- Police officers from the Calamar Station, led by Intendente Jefe Jesús Fernando Arrautt and patrol officers, worked with the community to extinguish the flames.
- The fire is believed to have been intentionally started to drive out icoteas for illegal hunting and sale.
- The swift action of the police and neighbors prevented the fire from escalating and causing significant damage.
- Colonel Diego Fernando Pinzón Poveda commended the officers' dedication and stressed that irresponsible actions endangering natural resources will not be tolerated.
- Authorities urged the public to report any threats to the environment or citizen security.