6 arrested for demanding $3,000 from merchant in Pascuales, in northern Guayaquil

The investigation into this case began on 22 February, when a citizen received messages and extortive calls via a social network.

As part of the Magdalena Police's Cazador Plan operations, the community of the Pivijay municipality was alerted by patrols to the presence of two armed individuals who were extorting merchants and leaving flyers at the entrances of establishments. The departmental police quickly identified and located the alleged criminals. Upon noticing the officers' presence, they attempted to flee on a motorcycle. A chase was eventually launched and the indi…