The Colombian National Army is attacking the financial structures of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the National Liberation Army (ELN).
Transnational Threats
International security forces capture alleged drug traffickers in Panamá
Working in cooperation, security forces from Panamá, Costa Rica and Colombia captured brothers Edgar and Ever Bustamante Riascos in September in Panama City.
Hector Beltran Leyva captured, drug and weapons operation dismantled
The Mexican Army has captured alleged Beltrán Leyva Organization (BLO) drug lord Hector Beltran Leyva, only days after the head of an associated organization – Cristian Berrelleza-Verduczo – was sentenced to prison.
Costa Rica: More than 1,200 kilograms of cocaine seized
From land to the sea to the air, drug traffickers in Costa Rica are trying to smuggle in their contraband any way they can – but police are still finding them.
Latin American security forces crack down on smuggling of alcohol and cigarettes
Cocaine, heroin, and other illicit substances are high-priority targets in the fight against drug trafficking in Latin America, but regional security forces are also combatting attempts to smuggle alcohol and cigarettes.
Salvadoran anti-narcotics police foil drug trafficking schemes
Drug traffickers are making university students pretend to be tourists or small business owners traveling with handicrafts or food or seafood items.
Peruvian government adds resources to battle terrorism and drug trafficking
Peruvian government adds resources to battle terrorism and drug trafficking
Colombian Army and Police capture alleged Clan Úsuga leader ‘Moña’
“Moña” – allegedly a high-ranking leader of the Clan Úsuga – has finally been captured.
Colombian musical artists sing for peace
Some of the most prominent musicians and singers in Colombia banded together to record “Un paso por la paz,” a song which appeals for peace and harmony throughout the country.
Colombian National Police dismantle prison-based extortion scheme
Colombian National Police dismantle prison-based extortion scheme
Peru: 54 clandestine landing strips used for narco-trafficking destroyed
After blowing up dozens of drug trafficking routes – literally – Peruvian police are winding down their explosive operation.
Alleged Guatemalan narco-trafficker Byron Linares Cordón extradited to U.S.
Cooperation between Guatemalan and U.S. authorities is proving to be an effective tactic in the fight against international drug trafficking.