Failed kidnap attempt in Parque Omar

A kidnap attempt in Parque Omar,  on Friday, September 9, was thwarted by  members of  the Institutional Protection Service (SPI).

Parque Omar is the location of choice for thousands of citizen for jogging and walking.

A press release from  Secretary of State said the alarm was raised by two Colombians at 9.30 am. The SPI foiled the attempt and after a chase arrested two Colombian nationals.

Neither was carrying identification documents.