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Kidnapped British businessman rescued in Ecuador

Police in Ecuador rescued a prominent British businessman on Wednesday morning, four days after he was kidnapped, authorities said.Colin Armstrong, who was also Britain’s former honorary consul in the industrial city of Guayaquil, was abducted on Saturday.He was released and was now safe, General Cesar Zapata, Commander General of the Police, wrote on X.Zapata added that nine people had been apprehended in the operation – one foreigner and eight Ecuadoreans – without giving further details.

Police carried out more than 30 raids on homes, uncovering grenades, firearms, ammunition and drugs. They also located a vehicle they say was used for the kidnapping.The kidnapping was economically motivated, police said, without giving further details and confirming the investigation remains opened.“We will not allow impunity. Police actions continue,” Interior Minister Monica Palencia added on the social media platform. Armstrong was taken from his home in the town of Baba in Los Rios province, Ecuavisa and other local media outlets reported.Kidnapping for ransom has become increasingly common in Ecuador amid rising crime largely attributed to drug trafficking gangs.


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