BOGOTA, Colombia — On Saturday, Colombian authorities took into custody a group consisting of nine military personnel, both active and retired, in connection with allegations of weapons trafficking. This action is part of a broader investigation related to a grenade attack that occurred last year in the nation’s capital.

The Colombian Army confirmed that among those arrested are three non-commissioned officers, two active-duty soldiers, and four individuals who have retired from military service. All of them are facing charges of conspiracy.

According to the Army’s public information office, the items that the accused are alleged to have trafficked include various types of ammunition, firearms, and military uniforms. The investigation was initiated following an attack that occurred near a toll booth in Bogotá last year, where authorities later identified that the grenades used in the incident were sourced from the army. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as a result of this attack.

These arrests represent the second instance within a two-month period linking members of the armed forces to the illegal trafficking of weapons, raising concerns about the integrity of military operations in the country.