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A corporal from the Navy was arrested during the incidents recorded this Sunday afternoon in Santiago, within the framework of the first anniversary of the social outbreak, confirmed the uniformed institution tonight.
“A member of the institution was detained by Carabineros personnel after participating in public disorders, during the demonstrations that took place today in the capital, “said the naval branch of the Armed Forces in a statement.
Later, in a second statement, the Navy specified that it corresponds to a Endowment corporal of the Concón Air Naval Base, who was on his day off duty.
“Currently the member of the Institution is detained at the 19th Police Station of Providencia, at the disposal of the competent Courts for the corresponding investigation, “said the establishment.
“The Chilean Navy categorically rejects participation in this type of violent act, that are completely far from the current regulations and the principles and values that guide us, “added the institution.
In that sense, he stressed that “If the facts that are attributed to him are verified, the regulations and institutional disciplinary measures will be applied” to the uniformed.
The newspaper Third asserted that the arrest of the Navy official occurred in the midst of riots on the outskirts of the San Francisco de Borja church, Carabineros institutional temple, which was later burned by hooded men.
According to the newspaper, the detained official had in his possession a slingshot, a mask and goggles.
