Gang of Robbers and Sexual Assailants Targeting Cyclists Arrested in Facatativá

In a coordinated police operation in Facatativá, Cundinamarca, Colombia, authorities apprehended a criminal gang responsible for a series of robberies and sexual assaults targeting cyclists. The operation, which involved raids on suspected hideouts, resulted in the arrest of several suspects and the recovery of stolen bicycles and other evidence. "They used machetes, tied people up, and threw them down embankments," stated a victim interviewed outside the local police station. The Mayor of Facatativá, Luis Carlos Casas, praised the operation and highlighted the implementation of "CicloSeguridad," a program involving police and community patrols to improve cyclist safety. The program involves early morning and evening caravans of cyclists accompanied by police officers, deterring potential criminals. While several suspects are in custody, the investigation continues to locate other members of the gang.