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British Intelligence and Ecuadorian Police Successfully Rescue Kidnapped British Millionaire

British intelligence services are assisting the Ecuadorian police in the search for Yorkshire businessman Colin Armstrong, who was kidnapped from his home in Ecuador. The kidnapping is believed to be linked to a protection fee dispute with the Ecuadorian gang Los Tiguerones. British intelligence officers are providing advisory support to the investigation. The police are also investigating Armstrong's Colombian partner, Katherine Paola Santos, for alleged involvement in the kidnapping. The kidnapping of wealthy expats is a growing problem in Ecuador, often carried out by drug trafficking gangs.