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On the front line of Ecuador's drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruption
BBC NewsTuesday, July 28, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.
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The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.
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