Decisive police action in Malvín Norte: A criminal died

A police operation in Malvín Norte ended with the death of a criminal and two minors injured after an attempted robbery of an undercover officer on Iguá Street, between Hipólito Yrigoyen and Mataojo, on Sunday night. The officer's swift response thwarted the crime, marking another victory in the fight against crime in Montevideo.

According to official sources, the incident occurred when an undercover police officer, about to exit his vehicle, was approached by five individuals who attempted to steal his car. After identifying himself as an officer, the agent opened fire, neutralizing one of the assailants, who, thankfully, died at the scene, and injuring two minors who were part of the group. The injured were taken to Pasteur Hospital, and the age of the deceased has not yet been confirmed.

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The police deployed a large operation in the area to control the situation, after individuals claiming to be relatives of the deceased criminal attempted to take the body, confronting the officers with aggression and stones. The police intervention managed to restore order, showing professionalism in a highly tense context.

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This incident, which occurred days after the tragic murder of a Republican Guard officer in Punta Gorda, highlights the bravery of the officers who face unscrupulous criminals on a daily basis.The death of the assailant sends a strong message to those who threaten public safety: the police will act with determination.

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