Ecuador Quito Security Plan: 935 Detained, 78 Firearms Seized in One Month

Ecuadorian police conducted 13,408 operations in Quito from August 3 to September 8 under the Quito Protection Plan, detaining 935 individuals and seizing 78 firearms, 83 vehicles, and 81 motorcycles. The operation reflects sustained government efforts to curb gang-related violence in the capital, though the impact on broader crime rates remains unassessed.