Jungle Commandos

The Jungle Commandos are a specialized police unit in Colombia, tasked with combating drug trafficking operations, particularly cocaine production, within the country's dense Amazon rainforest. Originally trained by Britain's SAS and armed by the United States, they focus on locating and destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep within the jungle. These labs are often simple structures used for processing coca leaves into cocaine. The Jungle Commandos are newsworthy due to the ongoing 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs in Colombia. Recent BBC coverage highlights their missions to locate and dismantle these labs, showcasing the challenges and persistence of the war on drugs in the region. Their continued efforts are significant in the context of international drug control and Colombia's struggle to combat organized crime and drug-related violence.