Friday, June 1, 2012

Venezuela’s Military Bombs Clandestine Airstrips

An aerial view shows a clandestine airstrip used for drug smuggling after it was destroyed in a military operation, approximately 22 miles from the border with Colombia, in the state of Apure on Thursday. Carlos Garcia Rawlins / Reuters

Venezuela’s Military Bombs Clandestine Airstrips As Part Of Government Anti-Drug Effort -- Washington Post/AP

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s military bombed 36 clandestine airstrips in the South American country’s southern plains during May as part of an effort to shut down air routes used by drug smugglers, a top government official said Thursday.

State television broadcast footage of two explosions at clandestine airstrips that sent dirt flying through the air.

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My Comment: After this incident .... Venezuela had to respond or face reaction from Colombia.

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