12 individuals, including judges, were detained in Ecuador as part of the "Metastasis" corruption and drug trafficking investigation.

12 people, including judges, were detained in Ecuador as part of a sprawling organized crime investigation in Guayas province, known as the "Metastasis" investigation. The arrests follow those in December and are part of the country's efforts to clean up corruption and combat drug trafficking gangs. Ecuador is experiencing a significant increase in violence, which authorities attribute to drug trafficking gangs.

March 04, 2024
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