Ex guerrilla: FARC has extensive drug network in Brazil: "ex-FARC commander, who left the organization six months ago after fifteen years of service, told Brazilian publication O Estado de Sao Paulo that during his time in the guerrilla group he took part in several drug-smuggling operations, some worth over $2.6 million.
The former guerrilla, known as 'Carlos' to protect his identity, said that the FARC has established a number of routes for transporting drugs into Brazil, and has 'dozens of subordinates' working throughout the country.
After being smuggled over the border, the drugs are taken to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, where they are exchanged for chemicals needed for the production of cocaine or firearms, explained 'Carlos,' who belongs to a government program for demobilized guerrillas."
