Grenade event in Colombia on Fri 22nd May 2026

Six alleged members of the Los Shottas criminal organization were captured in a coordinated military and police operation in Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Among those arrested is alias Cheo, identified as the alleged leader of the organization and responsible for the kidnapping of two tourists on La Bocana beach. The law enforcement operation was carried out after the body of Alexander Valencia Hernández, 44, was found in the sea, while his son, Nicolás Valencia, 22, remains missing. This criminal group is engaged in an open conflict with the Los Espartanos faction in the Colombian Pacific for control of illicit economies. The following weapons and ammunition were seized during the operation: - 1 rifle - 2 pistols - 1 grenade - A large quantity of ammunition - Cell phones. The coastal area remains under a strict military intelligence deployment. The accused and the seized weapons were placed at the disposal of the competent authorities for the start of the judicial process.