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Three arrested in Cuenca for vehicle theft with express kidnapping

Published on January 30, 2023
Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Update to: Cuenca triples security spending in a year with rising crimes Published: Volume 7, Issue 12 In one week, police arrested three criminals who stole two vehicles and kidnapped their owners. Police warn to be careful when selling cars online. In two operations, the Police arrested three people in Cuenca […]

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