Two off-duty policewomen who were previously hailed for grabbing their guns in pyjamas and slippers to confront an armed ambush on their colleagues have now been officially honoured for their bravery.
The attack took place in the town of Remedios, in Antioquia province in north-western Colombia, on 25th April.
The women were asleep when they heard gunfire and rushed out to assist fellow officers.
Video: NewsX
Despite not being on duty, they intervened during the armed assault, believed to have been carried out by members of the Clan del Golfo, a criminal organisation associated with drug trafficking and violence.
The attack took place in the town of Remedios, in Antioquia province in north-western Colombia, on 25th April.
The women were asleep when they heard gunfire and rushed out to assist fellow officers.
Video: NewsX
Despite not being on duty, they intervened during the armed assault, believed to have been carried out by members of the Clan del Golfo, a criminal organisation associated with drug trafficking and violence.
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