Eight severed human heads have been found near a sign that says 'stealing is forbidden' as gang warfare continues to ravage Ecuador. It comes after five other human heads were found hanging from ropes on a tourist beach last month. The remains were left with a warning sign directed at alleged extortionists of fishermen in the small port of Puerto Lopez. A spate of severed human heads has been found along the coast of Ecuador. Puerto Lopez is best known as a whale-watching destination and a hub for both domestic and foreign tourism.

Source: Daily Mail February 16, 2026 20:28 UTC