INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
kidnapping.These criminals are known for controlling drug routes and fighting the government in this region
The soldiers were taken in two groups over the weekend
The army says that four officers and 53 regular soldiers are among those held.The Defense Ministry made it clear that the locals acted under
threats from the armed group, not by choice
Officials describe the event as a clear case of kidnapping.Cauca is a region where illegal coca crops are common, and many armed groups
The area is important for moving drugs from the mountains to the Pacific coast
This makes it dangerous and hard for the government to control.The government strongly condemned the kidnapping
They said it breaks both national and international laws, especially because civilians were forced to help
The authorities have started legal actions against those responsible and offered rewards for information.Colombian Soldiers Kidnapped in
Drug Region as Armed Groups Pressure Locals
army says it will act carefully to avoid putting local people in more danger
Officials say they want to restore order and make the area safer for everyone
This event shows how armed groups use fear to control local people and keep their drug business running.It also highlights the ongoing
struggle for the government to bring peace and safety to parts of Colombia affected by drug trafficking
