Men disguised as police kill Ecuadorean drug lord's brother
Gunmen wearing police uniforms assassinated David Macías, the brother of the notorious imprisoned drug lord known as 'El Fito'. The incident occurred amid escalating violence in the region linked to rival gang conflicts.
Ecuadorean authorities reported that a group of men disguised as police officers targeted and killed David Macías in a coordinated attack. The victim is the brother of Adolfo Macías, the high-profile leader of the Los Choneros gang who is currently awaiting trial in the United States.
Witnesses reported that the assailants used their disguises to approach the victim before opening fire. The authorities have launched an investigation into the breach of security and the source of the authentic-looking police uniforms used during the operation.
This assassination is seen as a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between rival narcotics trafficking organizations in Ecuador. Security forces have been placed on high alert to prevent retaliatory violence following the loss of such a prominent figure within the criminal underworld.
Source: Associated Press and local media reports.
