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17 arrested in raid on stolen cell phone market

Sixteen Colombians and one Peruvian were arrested in a Tuesday raid on the Latin American black market for cell phones stolen in Colombia, various media reported. The raid, called “Operation Mercury,” was carried out jointly by...

Colombian police offer reward for 40 smuggling operation bosses

Colombian police have identified 40 alleged bosses of contraband smuggling operations across Colombia, and have offered a reward for information leading to their capture, reported El Tiempo Wednesday. Police Commander Oscar...

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