Ecuador police seize 79+ tons of illegal mining material in Quito this year

Ecuadorian police have seized over 79 tons of illegal mining material in Quito in 2026, with operations in Calderón and Gualea based on citizen reports and institutional directives. The scale indicates significant illicit mining activity near the capital, though the source is a single local outlet and details on enforcement outcomes remain limited.

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