Ecuadorian police officers kidnapped, explosions reported following 'most-wanted' inmate’s escape

Police officers have been kidnapped and explosions are being reported as unrest is escalating in Ecuador following a what is described as a high-profile prison escape.

Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.

Three police officers were abducted from their station overnight in the city of Machala while a fourth was taken by a trio of criminals in the capital of Quito, where a pedestrian bridge also was targeted in a blast that caused no injuries, Reuters reports. 

"Our specialized units are active with the goal of locating our colleagues and proceeding with the capture of the perpetrators," police said, according to Reuters. "These acts will not remain in impunity."