Criminal gangs dismantling displaced peoples’ homes .
Criminal gangs dismantling displaced peoples’ homes .
Tuesday, 22 January 2013 11:29 Jacob Stringer
Medellin gangs have reportedly devastated homes abandoned by people the criminals themselves displaced.
According to local media, 17 homes in the San Javier district of Medellin were recently dismantled by local "combos" (neighborhood gangs).
"They pulled out the windows and doors and took the tiles," said one local resident. The houses have also lost their taps, electrical sockets and toilets. The houses had been empty for awhile and the gang members arrived in early January.
"It took a whole week to dismantle everything," said another local. "They brought a truck and took it all."
Medellin Ombudsman, Rodrigo Ardila, said the houses belonged to families displaced in 2011 by another gang. As houses abandoned due to gang threats, they are almost impossible to sell.
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