Ecuador shrimp industry wants automatic weapons, rifles to be deployed to protect businesses from violent crime

The more than 60 incidents recorded by Aug. 30 do not tell the whole story because of crimes going unreported for fear of reprisals, shrimp industry officials say.

The industry is reminding politicians of the $80 million (€75 million) a year shrimp farmers and packers are spending on security with limited results. — The industry is reminding politicians of the $80 million (€75 million) a year shrimp farmers and packers are spending on security with limited results.Photo: Shutterstock

John Evans

CNA Camara Nacional de Acuacultura (CNA)Jose Antonio Camposano Ecuador Fernando Villavencio

Published 6 September 2023, 05:01Updated 6 September 2023, 13:24