El Salvador gang arrests top 30 000 in 50 days - News24


5/16/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 11 months ago

El Salvador has arrested more than 30 000 suspected gang members since President Nayib Bukele in March launched his "war" on criminal groups terrorising the country, police said on Monday.

  • President Nayib Bukele launched war on criminal groups terrorising the country in March.
  • A state of emergency was also announced following the death of 87 people in gang-related viole… [+2003 chars]

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