Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Police Helicopter Attack in Colombia Kills 12 Officers
A police helicopter in Colombia was shot down, and sadly, 12 officers died.
The attack happened in a region where they grow coca, which is used to make cocaine.
It seems the helicopter was hit by something like a drone, causing it to catch fire and crash.
Videos of the crash are being shared online.
The President thinks the attackers were ex-rebels who didn't agree with a peace deal and are involved in drug trafficking.
These groups are active in the region where the attack happened, possibly in response to a recent large seizure of cocaine.
A police helicopter in Colombia was attacked, resulting in 12 officers killed and 3 injured.
The attack occurred in Antioquia, a region with high coca cultivation.
Preliminary findings suggest the helicopter was hit by a drone, causing a fire and crash.
Videos of the explosion and aftermath have circulated on social media.
President Petro attributed the attack to dissident FARC factions retaliating after a cocaine seizure.
- Who
- Dissident factions of the FARC are believed to be responsible.
- What
- A police helicopter was attacked, causing 12 deaths and 3 injuries.
- When
- Thursday, August 21st
- Where
- Antioquia, Colombia
- Why
- Likely retaliation for a cocaine seizure.
Colombian Government
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Attribution of Attack
Colombian Government
The attack was likely a retaliation from FARC dissidents following a major cocaine seizure tied to the group.
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- Incident Type
- Helicopter Attack
- Location
- Antioquia, Colombia
- Fatalities
- 12 officers
- Injured
- 3
- Suspected Perpetrators
- FARC dissidents
- Motive
- Retaliation for drug seizure