BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs
Summary
The BBC's international correspondent, Orla Guerin, joined a Colombian police unit on a mission to find and destroy cocaine labs hidden in the jungle. The police unit, called the Jungle Commandos, is supported by the United States and trained by Britain's SAS. President Trump criticized Colombia for not doing enough to fight the drug trade, but Colombia's President Gustavo Petro claims his government has seized a record amount of drugs.Key Facts
- The BBC's Orla Guerin reported from Colombia on efforts to combat cocaine production.
- The Jungle Commandos, a specialized Colombian police unit, are tasked with destroying cocaine labs.
- This unit is supported by the United States and originally trained by the UK's SAS.
- Cocaine labs in Colombia are often hidden in the jungle and can be rebuilt quickly.
- President Trump has criticized Colombia for not effectively combating drug production.
- Colombia's President Gustavo Petro stated his government has seized the largest amount of drugs in history.
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