Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Ecuador's Most Wanted Drug Lord 'Fito' Captured in Bunker
Imagine a bad guy named Fito, who was the boss of a dangerous group called Los Choneros.
He broke out of jail in Ecuador, which caused a lot of trouble.
The government declared an emergency to catch him and his gang.
After hiding for months, the police found Fito in a secret bunker with cool features like air conditioning and a games room.
They caught him without a fight.
Now, they plan to send him to the United States because he's accused of smuggling drugs.
Fito's gang is known for violence and working with other big drug groups.
Ecuadorian drug lord 'Fito' was captured on June 25 after escaping prison in January 2024.
His escape led to a surge in violence, prompting the declaration of an internal armed conflict.
Fito was apprehended in a hidden bunker in Manta, Ecuador, with no resistance.
He is set to be extradited to the United States on cocaine smuggling charges.
Fito is the leader of Los Choneros gang, known for drug trafficking and violence.
- Who
- Ecuadorian authorities and the US Department of the Treasury apprehended Fito.
- What
- Capture of Jose Adolfo Macias, aka 'Fito', leader of Los Choneros gang.
- When
- Captured on June 25, after escaping prison in January 2024.
- Where
- Manta, Ecuador.
- Why
- Due to his involvement in drug trafficking, gang violence, and his escape from prison.
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- Name
- Jose Adolfo Macias (Fito)
- Gang
- Los Choneros
- Charges
- Drug trafficking, homicide, and pending extradition to US for cocaine smuggling
- Location of Capture
- Manta, Ecuador
- Date of Capture
- June 25
- Escape Date
- January 2024
- Imprisonment Location After Capture
- La Roca maximum-security prison