Colombia govt claims 17,000+ narco arrests; data source unverified

Colombian official Abelardo publicized a total of over 17,000 arrests in anti-narcotics operations, but the figure has drawn skepticism on social media and the government has not clarified its source. El Detector, using police data, provides background, indicating the claim is partially corroborated but lacks official verification. The discrepancy matters as it affects public trust in government security metrics.