Colombia Claims Destruction Of Rebel Explosives Cache

Bogota - Half a ton of explosives hidden by the Colombian National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels had been destroyed in the eastern department of Casanare, Colombian officials said Friday.

The Administrative Department of Security and the Army of Colombia discovered some 600 detonators and 640 meters of flex in the municipality Tamara.

More than 550 kg of explosives and detonating devices were also found in the three hidden places, said a communiqué.

Experts carried out a controlled destruction of the explosives.

According to investigations, the location where the explosives were found had served as a camp for ELN rebels.
 
 
 


 

 

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