Police in Jama, Manabi province, arrested two men suspected of links to the criminal group Los Lobos, authorities said.
The suspects, identified as Diego O., known as "la Rata," and Alexi C., known as "Alexi," were allegedly involved in illegal firearms possession and drug dealing.
Intelligence units operating in coordination with the Security Bloc carried out the operation.
Police said the detainees were found in possession of three firearms believed to have been used in criminal activities. Officers also seized 59 cartridges, 900 grams of marijuana, 179 doses of cocaine, 100 packets of cocaine base paste, two mobile phones, two radios and two motorcycles.
The two men were handed over to judicial authorities to face charges for the alleged offences.
