 Ecuador's security forces met fierce resistance from gang members as they approached the area where the hostages were being held. They say more than 20 armed men opened fire on them. Two of them were arrested and many weapons were seized, including sticks of dynamite. Five bodies were found at the site. Los Lobos of the Wolves is one of the country's biggest criminal organizations with more than 8,000 members. You're listening to the latest world news from the BBC.