Fabricio Colón Pico: Ecuadorean police capture fugitive gang leader - BBC News

Los Lobos gang leader Fabricio Colón Pico had been on the run since escaping jail in January.

1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Twitter/@PoliciaEcuadorImage caption, Police shared a photo of Fabricio Colón Pico on social mediaBy Vanessa BuschschlüterBBC NewsPolice in Ecuador say they have captured the fugitive leader of a powerful criminal gang.

Fabricio Colón Pico, the leader of Los Lobos, had been on the run since escaping from jail on 8 January.

Officials said they had traced Colón Pico, who had dyed his hair blonde in an effort to change his appearance, to the town of Puerto Quito.

Ecuador's attorney-general, Diana Salazar, has accused Colón Pico of plotting to kill her.

The 44-year-old was one of the most wanted people in the country. His gang has been accused of planning last year's murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicenio.

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