63. In official letter 94-802-LCPN of August 3, 1994, it was determined that “technically” the samples of the substances found in the possession of Eusebio Domingo Revelles matched for “chemical substances known as pesticides: insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides and an injectable one for veterinarian use.28 Additionally, the substance found in the tank in the warehouse of Mrs. Tinitana was indeed “impure acetone,” with mention in the report that “acetone is a chemical precursor, which can be used in cocaine processing.” 29 64. On August 3, 1994, the Provincial Chief for Drug Enforcement and Interpol of Pichincha reported to the Chief of Police the detention of twelve individuals, including the alleged victims, and he requested the Chief to authorize the detentions of the people listed on the grounds that they were the targets of “an investigation into alleged international drug trafficking of cocaine.”30 That same day the Office of the Police Chief of Pichincha determined that “presumptions of criminal responsibility” could be surmised from the report submitted by the police and he ordered the detention for the investigation of the individuals listed for a period of 48 hours.31 65. On August 3, 1994, the National Police Health Office of the Provincial Office for Drug Enforcement and Interpol of Pichincha certified the health status of the alleged victims. In this regard, it noted: a. b. c. d. Jorge Herrera, “upon physical examination, presents normal vital signs, does not have hematomas, or trauma and functions apparently normal, in interview, lucid, conscious, oriented, sad, melancholic, depressed, stressed.” Emmanuel Cano or García Alfonso, upon physical examination, presents vital signs, does not present hematomas, or trauma, and functions apparently normal, in interview, lucid, conscious, oriented, nervous, tense. Emotional tension. Eusebio Domingo Revelles, upon physical examination, presents normal vital signs, does not present “hematomas or trauma,” and functions apparently normal, in interview “lucid, conscious, oriented, sad, depressed, nervous.” Luis Jaramillo on August 3, 1994, it was reported that, he presented normal vital signs, he does not have hematomas, or trauma, upon “physical examination and functions” apparently “normal, lucid, conscious, oriented, nervous, tense, stressed. Emotional tension.”32 66. From August 4 to 5, 1994, the alleged victims gave statements to the Investigating Officer and the Duty Prosecuting Attorney at the Offices of Interpol. Said declarations revealed some degree of acceptance of their direct or indirect connection to the international drug trafficking operation, consisting of shipping the cocaine “camouflaged” or concealed in furniture that was located in Mrs. Alba Tinitana’s warehouse, bound for Barcelona, Spain. 33 As is noted hereinafter, the alleged victims denounced that these statements given over these days took place under physical and psychological duress. 28Annex 8. Report of the Police 134-JEIP-94, Case P1-201-JPEIP-94, August 8, 1994. Page 41. Annex to the communication of the State of May 28, de 2004. 29Annex 8. Report of the Police 134-JEIP-94, Case P1-201-JPEIP-94, August 8, 1994. Page 41. Annex to the communication of the State of May 28, de 2004. 30Annex 10. Communication from Provincial Chief of Drug Enforcement and Interpol of Pichincha to the General Office of the Police, August 3, 1994. Page 4. Annex to the Report of the Police 134-JEIP-94, Case P1-201-JPEIP-94, August 8, 1994. Page 41. Annex to the communication of the State of May 28, de 2004. 31Annex 11. Decision of the Chief of Police of Pichincha, August 2, 1994. Pages 22. Annex to the Report of the Police 134-JEIP94, Case P1-201-JPEIP-94, August 8, 1994. Page 41. Annex to the communication of the State of May 28, de 2004. 32Annex 12. Health Office of the National Police, Office of the Provincial Police Chief for Drug Enforcement and Interpol of Pichincha, August 3, 1994. Annex to petitioner’s communication of October 26, 1994. Pages 366-370-374 and 377. Annex to the Report of the Police 134-JEIP-94, Case P1-201-JPEIP-94, August 8, 1994. Page 41. Annex to the communication of the State of May 28, de 2004. 33 A synopsis of these initial statements is provided below: Continúa… 13