‘Rastrojos ringleader’ arrested in Colombia’s coffee region

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The alleged ringleader of drug trafficking organization “Los Rastrojos” in the coffee region was captured along with eight others, said Colombia’s police Wednesday.

PROFILE: Rastrojos

Colombian Police said Alex was coordinating between the Rastrojos and neo-paramilitary forces ERPAC and “Aguilas Negras”, as well as recruiting young men and women to join his illegal armed group. He also allegedly possessed strong ties with former Rastrojos leader

PROFILE: Luis Enrique Calle Serna, alias “Comba”

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