Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella reported on September 1, 2026, that Barranquilla recorded 8 homicides in the week of August 22 to August 31, representing a 58% reduction compared to the previous week. ^[1] President Abelardo de la Espriella reported that the National Police conducted seven operations and 22 raids in Barranquilla between August 22 and 31 targeting criminal structures. ^[2] President Abelardo De La Espriella announced on social media that security operations in Barranquilla between August 22 and 31 resulted in 39 arrests. ^[3] Among the 39 arrests were 4 leaders (cabecillas) of criminal structures including Los Costeños, the Clan del Golfo, Los Pepes, and Los Porteños. ^[4] Authorities seized assets worth $210 million from criminal groups, including 10 firearms, a grenade, cell phones, and SIM cards. ^[5] President De la Espriella stated that the National Police executed 7 operations and 22 searches between August 22 and August 31, 2026, resulting in 39 arrests. ^[6] Mayor Alejandro Char stated on X that Barranquilla recorded its lowest homicide figure in seven months following the security measures. ^[7] President de la Espriella attributed the reduction in homicides to the combination of authority, intelligence, and the permanent presence of the public force in the streets. ^[8] The security operations included seven raids and 22 search warrants executed by the police in Barranquilla. ^[9]