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Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport

Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport
BBC World Thursday 18 June 2026, 09:26 UTC 1 min read
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The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.

The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.
Guayaquil (LOCATION)
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