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Ecuadorian police have arrested 70 suspects in the fight against criminal gangs, authorities said on Wednesday, a day after gunmen stormed the set of a television station during a live broadcast. Firearms, ammunition, explosives, incendiary devices and vehicles were also seized during operations throughout the country, the police announced. Three police officers abducted by gang members were freed and 17 escaped prisoners detained. President Daniel Noboa has issued a decree declaring 22 criminal groups to be terrorist organizations. Military chief Jaime Vela said in a speech: “All of these gro…

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