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Four arrested over Luis Diaz father’s abduction

Colombian authorities have arrested four individuals linked to the abduction of Luis Diaz father, facing charges including kidnap and theft. The arrests come after a police investigation on a gang known as ‘The Primates,’ accused of keeping the Liverpool star’s father under surveillance.

Luis Díaz and his recently released father – Getty image Among the suspects named Yerdinson Bolivar Bolivar, popular with the alias ‘Arenca’ or ‘Areca,’ was revealed to be a trainer at Manuel Diaz’s football school. The other three identified are Marlon Rafael Brito Bolivar, Brayan Javier Morales Sanjuan, and Andrys Alcides Bolivar Bolivar, who described as their leader. According to reports, the gang, referred to as ‘The Primates,’ specializes in drug trafficking and is considered a sub-division of the notorious Gulf Clan.

Luis Diaz rescues late draw for Liverpool against Luton

Luis Diaz late goal secured a dramatic equalizer for Liverpool, denying Luton Town a historic win at home. The winger who came off the bench, delivered a vital goal for Jurgen Klopp’s side despite the ongoing ordeal involving his father in Colombia. Liverpool are enjoying a strong start to the season with just one defeat in all competitions so far. In midweek, they narrowly overcame Bournemouth with a stunning strike from Darwin Nunez, securing their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Díaz pays tribute to father after scoring a decisive Liverpool goal – Getty image In Sunday’s clash against Luton, the host broke the deadlock in the 80th minute with a fine finish from Tahith Chong, temporarily putting them in the lead. However, Liverpool staged a comeback in added time, with Diaz ensuring that the points were shared, resulting in a 1-1 draw.

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Colombian government Identifies notorious gang ELN as kidnappers of Luis Díaz father

Notorious Colombia gang group ELN, known for their criminal activities has been identified as the kidnappers of Luiz Diaz father. According to a tweet by Fabrizio Romano on Thursday, the Colombian government has reasons to believe that the group carried out the act. Diaz parents Luis Manuel Díaz and his wife, Cilenis Marulanda, were abducted last Saturday by armed men at a petrol station in Barrancas in Colombia’s northern La Guajira state. While Marulanda was freed the same day, there has been no update on Luis Manuel Díaz’s rescue after 5 days. Colombia government Identifies notorious gang as kidnappers of Luis Díaz father – Getty image The Colombian police have identified two of the four men who kidnapped Luis Manuel Díaz and are racing to prevent his captors from smuggling him into neighbouring Venezuela. The search for Luis Manuel Díaz is still ongoing across La Guajira, a desert region close to Venezuela which is reportedly a hotbed for armed groups smuggling contraband and cocaine. The Columbian police have reportedly, offered a reward for information leading to the rescue of Manuel Diaz.

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Luis Díaz warned not to visit Colombia soon, following parents kidnapping

Luis Diaz has been warned not to visit Colombia as authorities intensify efforts to locate his kidnapped father, Luis Manuel Diaz. The Liverpool forward was informed of his parents’ abduction by armed men shortly before Liverpool’s Premier League match against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. According to reports, Diaz had initially planned on returning to Colombia, but relatives persuaded him not to, for his own safety. Security concern was the key reason in this decision, and Diaz has chosen to rely on the authorities, comprising of the police and military forces to resolve the situation. Diogo Jota pays tribute to Luis Diaz after scoring for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest on Sunday – Getty image While his mother has been released by the kidnappers, his father’s whereabouts remain unknown. Cilenis was released from the hands of her captors with a reward of 200 million Colombian pesos, about £40,000 offered by the authorities for information. Diaz’s father and mother were reportedly taken by four armed men on motorcycles while buying watermelons. The Colombian army is said to be actively involved in the search, as they have deployed special military unit to guard the border with Venezuela and prevent any attempts to transport Luis Manuel across the border.

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Liverpool cruises to 3-0 Victory as Jota honours missing Luis Diaz

Liverpool enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 victory against Nottingham Forest at Anfield in a match marked by a touching tribute to Luis Diaz. Diaz who missed the clash due to the tragic kidnapping of his parents in Colombia, was undoubtedly on the minds of his teammates. Stepping into Diaz’s place, Diogo Jota opened the scoring after pouncing on a rebound from Darwin Nunez’s shot. Jota quickly rushed to the sidelines, holding up a Diaz shirt. Diogo Jota holding up Luis Diaz shirt – The Sun Uk Four minutes later, Liverpool’s attack was in full flow again, with Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai combining to set up Darwin Nunez for a tap-in, doubling the lead before halftime. The game’s outcome was all but sealed in the second half when Matt Turner’s misjudgment of a long pass from Szoboszlai allowed Salah to calmly finish, securing the win for the home side. The victory takes Liverpool to 23 points, just three behind league leaders Tottenham. For Nottingham Forest, their struggles persist, as they extend their winless streak to six games.

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