Ecuador: 28 Fishermen Suspected of Drug Trafficking Released After U.S. Forces Destroy Their Boats
According to RFI, the destruction of their vessels by the American military erased the evidence against these fishermen, leading to their release.
Several dozen Ecuadorian fishermen suspected of involvement in drug trafficking operations have been released, according to RFI.
According to the same source, these 28 men had been intercepted as part of operations aimed at combating maritime drug smuggling. Their vessels were subsequently destroyed by U.S. armed forces.
RFI notes that this destruction paradoxically resulted in eliminating the physical evidence that could have been used against the suspects. With no tangible evidence remaining, authorities proceeded to release the fishermen.
The media outlet did not specify at this stage the exact nationality of all those involved, the precise circumstances of the interceptions, or whether separate legal proceedings might still be pursued.
Sources
- Équateur: soupçonnés de narcotrafic, 28 pêcheurs libérés après avoir vu leurs bateaux détruits — RFI — Français
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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