Ecuador police and CTE member arrested for stealing cocoa-laden truck in Guayas

Two police officers and a suspected member of the CTE (Transit Commission of Ecuador) were processed for the theft of a truck carrying cocoa, which occurred on October 15, 2026, while the merchant traveled from Ventanas (Los Ríos) to Durán (Guayas). The arrests indicate internal corruption within law enforcement, a recurring issue in Ecuador, but the case is localized and not yet linked to broader criminal networks.