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Suspected Drug Lord Shot Dead at Ecuador Airport in Ambush

A suspected drug lord was shot and killed at an airport in Ecuador in what appears to be an ambush, with reports indicating he was targeted while receiving a flower bouquet. The incident highlights ongoing violence linked to organized crime in the region.

18 Jun, 09:26 — 18 Jun, 09:26
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BBCHigh58d ago

Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport

The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.

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BBC18 Jun, 09:26First to report

Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport

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delfi-lt18 Jun, 14:09

Ekvadoro oro uoste nušautas narkomafijos bosas

orf18 Jun, 14:32Latest update

Drogenboss auf Flughafen in Ecuador erschossen

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