Ecuadorian security forces have detained 329 suspects in the fight against criminal gangs. Firearms, ammunition, explosives, incendiary devices, boats and vehicles were also seized during operations throughout the country, said Chief of Staff Jaime Vela on Wednesday. In addition, soldiers and police freed 41 hostages from the gangs. Five suspected gang members were killed by security forces. The previous day, President Daniel Noboa had issued a decree declaring 22 criminal groups as terrorist organisations and non-state warring parties that should be eliminated. “All of these groups are now mi…