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US Drones Join Colombia's Noah Operation
US drones helped Colombian forces kill four and capture six FARC dissidents in Catatumbo.
In brief
US drones helped Colombian forces kill four and capture six FARC dissidents in Catatumbo. Colombian forces killed four and captured six FARC dissidents using US drones in Catatumbo. Originally reported by Infobae.
Operation Noah
Colombian forces killed four and captured six FARC dissidents in Catatumbo.
Seventh Bombing
The operation was the seventh bombing by President Abelardo de la Espriella against illegal armed groups.
US Drones Used
US military drones MQ-9 Reaper were used in the operation but intelligence details were not publicly disclosed.
Frente 33 Targeted
The operation targeted a FARC dissident group linked to alias Calarcá in the Catatumbo region.
Three Bombings
This was the third bombing in Catatumbo during the current government, targeting the same group twice.
Barba Chivo Captured
Alias Barba Chivo or 'Costeño' was captured as a leader of the FARC dissident group.
Military Equipment
Seven rifles and 15 drone launch grenades were seized from the targeted areas.
Recent Bombing
The operation occurred less than a month after another bombing that killed four dissidents including a 16-year-old girl.
Military Response
Colombian military commander stated they will continue operations to prevent Catatumbo from becoming a narcoterrorism refuge.
The main idea
Colombian forces killed four and captured six FARC dissidents using US drones in Catatumbo.
