Police arrest four people after home robbery in Malacatos

On July 10, 2024, a new home robbery took place in Malacatos. Radio Municipal 90.1 FM reports that four people have been arrested following this home robbery. Below a translation of its report: 

After learning of a criminal act that occurred in the Malacatos parish, at approximately 10:00 p.m. on July 10, the Judicial Police began investigations into the case, given that this sector has been the victim of several criminal acts in recent months, causing great social connotation in the Loja community.

Through investigative techniques, the Loja Judicial Police managed to dismantle a criminal organization, leaving 4 people from the same family detained for the alleged crime of home robbery and more than 120 indications associated with the crime, so they proceeded to the search of a property in the Loja canton, Tierras Coloradas sector.

The police in Vilcabamba/Malacatos have been accused of being too passive. Many people even think that police officers are involved in the numerous home invasions that the region has suffered since last year. This arrest comes after a protest for more security earlier this week in Vilcabamba.