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October 14, 2009

Honduran Drug Chief: Smugging Unimpeded Since Coup
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In other news from Honduras, the head of Honduran anti-drug operations
says the coup has severely weakened efforts to combat drug smuggling and
trafficking. On Tuesday, Honduran drugs chief Julian Aristides said
traffickers have enjoyed free reign to smuggle cocaine out of Honduras.
Ten abandoned planes suspected of involvement in smuggling were found
last month, more than double the number for all of last year.



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