Ecuador police detain 21 gang suspects, seize weapons in Guayaquil operation

Ecuadorian police detained 21 individuals and seized weapons and ammunition in Operation Apollo 39 across Guayaquil, Durán, and Samborondón. Seven detainees have prior records for extortion, fraud, drug trafficking, and robbery. The operation signals continued pressure on criminal gangs in Ecuador's coastal urban centers, though its impact on broader gang activity remains unclear.

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