Colombia Tries To Stop Rebels From Getting Nuclear Arms -- BBCColombian police have created the first counter-nuclear arms unit in the region dealing with leftist rebels.
The new Centre for Nuclear Security will try to prevent members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) from obtaining nuclear material to make a "dirty bomb".
Intelligence officials say computers belonging to the Farc proved they had been trying to obtain nuclear material.
They believe the rebels intend to use the material to cause maximum damage.
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Update #1: Colombia Seeks to Keep Nuke Material Out of Rebel Hands -- Global Security Newswire
Update #2: Colombia opens Nuclear Security Center -- Colombia Reports
My Comment: FARC's influence has been on the wane for the past few years. If they believe that exploding a dirty bomb will enhance their position in Colombia .... they are sadly mistaken.
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