Colombian police: Bombs tied to donkeys kill 2

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BOGOTA — Police say two bombs being carried by donkeys exploded in northeastern Colombia, killing two coca-eradication workers and wounding six soldiers.
Police Gen. Orlando Pineda says the workers were heading from one field to another to destroy coca plants when the explosives tied to the two donkeys went off.
Officials attributed Friday's attack to the leftist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. They did not provide evidence to support the claim, but the rebels in the past have staged attacks on workers eradicating coca, the main ingredient of cocaine. The civilian workers were being protected by soldiers.
The blasts took place in the La Gabarra region in Norte de Santander state, northeast of Bogota.
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By mariacvetanoski on Sep 12, 2009, 13:50 in Friendly Talkzone.

mariacvetanoski says on Sep 12, 2009, 13:50: killing two coca-eradication workers and wounding six soldiers. Save the street children of Colombia Now!! 0 funny, 0 helpful.

dwmte7 says on Sep 13, 2009, 08:34: patriarch 0 funny, 0 helpful.

capt_j says on Sep 13, 2009, 12:53: I'm guessing it killed the donkey too but they don't mention that. 0 funny, 0 helpful.

tasco66 says on Sep 13, 2009, 13:28: Looks like the ultimate Elmo booby trap... The trouble with free elections is, you never know who is going to win (Leonid Brezhnev) 0 funny, 0 helpful.

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