The commitment of the Huila Military Gaula (Anti-Extortion and Anti-Kidnapping Group) to the security and freedom of citizens is reflected in the completion of a demanding certification and Recurrent training process, aimed at maintaining its military operations capacity in force in the face of kidnapping and extortion crimes.
During 18 days, the commandos undertook intense training activities in urban and rural combat, river crossing, water survival, rappel, air assault, combat first aid and direct operation procedures under the Special Forces doctrine. This cycle in the same way led to the incorporation of 14 new members, who complement the institutional work in the 37 municipalities of the department.
"Constant training not only improves the technical resources of the men, but in the same way works for the confidence of the community. Thanks to citizen denunciations, we have arrested 20 members of residual armed groups, 17 of common crime and 38 for related crimes, preventing extortion payments of more than 2800 million pesos from materializing," said Major Anderson Castañeda García, commander of the Huila Military Gaula (Anti-Extortion and Anti-Kidnapping Group).
The instruction was in charge of the Mobile Instruction Committee of the military Gaula (Anti-Extortion and Anti-Kidnapping Group), under the leadership of Deputy Sergeant Diego Alejandro López, who explained that the trainings covered clearance maneuvers in closed spaces and advanced combat techniques, indispensable to respond effectively to face the threat.
Similarly, Second Sergeant Jhon Alexander Lara, of the Navy Infantry, highlighted that "the certifications respond to the evolution of manuals and the dynamics of criminal organizations. Every year we adapt the techniques to the geographical conditions and the methods of the criminals, which leads to neutralize risks and protect the inhabitants."
Beyond tactical strengthening, this process ratifies the commitment of the Huila Military Gaula (Anti-Extortion and Anti-Kidnapping Group) to the protection of life, the guiding principle of its mission. The commandos are trained to safeguard their comrades, the inhabitants and even those who are arrested in operations, in strict respect for international humanitarian law.
The unit reminds citizens that the best tool to deal with these crimes is the denunciation. The I don't pay, I denounce campaign invites you to immediately report any act of extortion or kidnapping through the toll-free line 147.
The message is clear: in Huila, the fight against extortion and kidnapping is strengthened with discipline, training and the support of the community.
