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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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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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