Barranquilla: "Young," a known criminal, was arrested with nine weapons; a significant blow to the criminal networks operating in the Atlantic region.

News: Discovery of a supply center for criminal gangs operating throughout the metropolitan area. Nine industrial firearms, including pistols and revolvers, were found by authorities in a home in the El Carmen neighborhood. Photo: Police. JOURNALIST 05.11.2026 08:06 Updated: 05.11.2026 08:06 The tranquility of 21st Avenue in the El Carmen neighborhood of southern Barranquilla was disrupted this weekend by an activity that some residents had already suspected, but few dared to mention due to the fear that firearms inspire. In a home that appeared to be just another residence in the area, the Barranquilla Metropolitan Police, in collaboration with the Public Prosecutor's Office, dismantled what could be considered a "supermarket of death." The protagonist of this story is a man known by the alias "Young," who kept within his home an arsenal capable of arming a criminal gang, and which, according to investigations, was intended for hitmen and extortionists who plague the Atlántico department. An arsenal for criminals. Nine industrial-manufactured firearms were found at the site, including eight high-precision pistols and one revolver, which were placed on the tables of the Technical Judicial Body (CTI) of the Public Prosecutor's Office. But it wasn't just the firearms; the operation also seized 16 magazines, more than 150 cartridges of various calibers, three cell phones that likely hold the secrets of many transactions, and a sum of money amounting to 18 million Colombian pesos and one thousand US dollars in cash, which reveals the flow of funds involved in the illegal arms trade in our region. Criminal Route. The background of this seizure reveals a criminal route that connects Barranquilla to the northern border of the country. According to investigations, a significant portion of these firearms entered the country through the trails and roads of La Guajira, while others were reported as stolen by their legal owners and later ended up on the black market, where "Young" allegedly sold them to criminal organizations. General Miguel Andrés Camelo Sánchez, commander of the Barranquilla Metropolitan Police. Photo: Police. Regarding the significance of this operation, the commander of the Barranquilla Metropolitan Police, General Miguel Andrés Camelo Sánchez, emphasized the importance of the discovery for citizen security. "This important operational result represents a significant blow against criminal structures that generate violence in Barranquilla and its metropolitan area," the officer said, emphasizing that each firearm seized potentially saves a life in the neighborhoods where crime attempts to impose its law. The detainee is currently at the URI facilities, facing charges for manufacturing, trafficking, and possession of firearms. You might be interested in: I have the remedy. Photo: Follow all the information from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. EL TIEMPO NEWSLETTERS Register for our newsletters and receive news in your email according to your interests. Stay informed with what really matters to you. EL TIEMPO GOOGLE NEWS Follow us on GOOGLE NEWS. Stay always updated with the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on Google News. EL TIEMPO WHATSAPP Join the El Tiempo channel on WhatsApp to stay up-to-date with the most relevant news at the moment. EL TIEMPO APP Stay informed with the EL TIEMPO app. Receive the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on your device. SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL Reliable information for you. Subscribe to EL TIEMPO and access our journalistic content without limits.