QUITO, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Ecuador's President Lenin Moreno on Thursday warned he would not allow narco-guerrillas, or drug-trafficking guerillas, to infiltrate the country's military.
His warning came a day after several active military personnel were arrested during an operative to halt the trafficking of arms, ammunition and explosives and organized crime.
"Those who are involved in the alleged sale of arms must be brought to justice," Moreno wrote on Twitter.
"There will be no impunity for those who betray the country," Moreno said.
Several people were arrested, including active military personnel, during the operation carried out in four provinces of Ecuador as part of an investigation into alleged illicit trafficking of arms and explosives.
In a statement, the military said it collaborated with the investigation, including turning over information to investigating authorities about the possible involvement of military members.
Providing the information fell within the guidelines of a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to illegal activity in which military personnel may be involved, the statement said.
"The institution deeply regrets this act which goes against our own values of honesty in the Army and Armed Forces," the statement said.
