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Two alleged members of a gang were captured when they tried to flee in Puerto San José, Escuintla.
Agents capture two alleged gang members in Puerto San José, Escuintla. (Free Press Photo: PNC)
The National Civil Police (PNC) reported on Wednesday, May 7 that Juan “N”, 36, aka “Donkey”, and Carlos “N”, 32, aka “Mecquis”, were captured after a persecution by police of the immediate reaction group.
The PNC added that both are alleged members of the Mara of Barrio 18 and were arrested in the Miramar neighborhood, Puerto San José, Escuintla.
The agents confiscated a gun that they carried illegally and a bag with marijuana.
“The detainees, seeing the police presence, tried to flee on a motorcycle and take refuge in a shining, but were immediately neutralized and captured,” according to the PNC.
He added that it is presumed that The detainees were planning an attack, an extreme that is investigated.
Juan “N” has a history of the crimes of aggravated robbery, conspiracy and murder.
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While Carlos “N” has five background for illegal carrying of white weapons, illicit associations, possession for the illegal consumption of firearm.