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[^1]\n\nPresident 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]\n\nPresident Abelardo De La Espriella announced on social media that security operations in Barranquilla between August 22 and 31 resulted in 39 arrests. [^3]\n\nAmong the 39 arrests were 4 leaders (cabecillas) of criminal structures including Los Costeños, the Clan del Golfo, Los Pepes, and Los Porteños. [^4]\n\nAuthorities seized assets worth $210 million from criminal groups, including 10 firearms, a grenade, cell phones, and SIM cards. [^5]\n\nPresident 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]\n\nMayor Alejandro Char stated on X that Barranquilla recorded its lowest homicide figure in seven months following the security measures. [^7]\n\nPresident 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]\n\nThe security operations included seven raids and 22 search warrants executed by the police in Barranquilla. 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