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Agents of the National Police of the Metropolitan District of Guayaquil, Ecuador, carried out a film-like chase to thwart the kidnapping of a taxi driver. Everything has been recorded in a video that the authorities themselves have released.
Three men were arrested for kidnapping the man. The arrested are two young men aged 19 and 20, and a minor. The police seized a firearm, ammunition, and three mobile phones, in addition to the vehicle in which they fled. The victim had to be transferred to a health centre for treatment.
The chase occurred after a citizen complaint. In the images, police officers on motorbikes can be seen chasing a car through the streets of Flor de Bastión. One of them even points a gun at the suspects' vehicle.
The images show the moments of the intense chase and the crash of the vehicle in which the kidnappers were travelling with the victim. The motorbikes and the car are travelling at high speed while the officers shoot. After being shot, the kidnappers' car crashed. One of them even flew out of the window.
Foreign Affairs confirms the kidnapping of a Spanish citizen in North Africa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the kidnapping of a Spanish citizen somewhere in North Africa, without specifying the exact location or the circumstances surrounding the incident. The news began to gain relevance on Thursday, when various reports pointed to a Spanish-speaking person being held against his will. Finally, official sources from Foreign Affairs have confirmed that it is a male of Spanish nationality.
"Various reliable sources confirm that a Spanish citizen is currently being held against his will in North Africa. The Government is actively working to clarify all aspects and achieve a resolution," said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. With these words, the governmental and institutional concern is confirmed, as well as the involvement of the authorities so that this incident does not continue over time.
