20 August 2021

Ecuadorian Air Force aims to install new radar to combat drug trafficking

by Alejandro Sanchez

The Ecuadorian Air Force (FAE) plans to install a radar of “European” origin on Montecristi mountain to combat drug trafficking in the northern part of the country, according to Brigadier General Geovanny Espinel, commander of the service.

Gen Espinel noted in a 13 August press conference that Montecristi mountain is an “appropriate location” for the radar, from where the airspace of Manabí province can be monitored. The radar will help identify and track suspicious aircraft that could be transporting drugs.

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