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Rebel Bomb Revenge Plot Foiled in Colombia

Explosives planned for Bogota: authorities

By Kate Rockwood,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 6, 2008 8:53 AM CDT
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(Newser) – The Colombian army seized nearly a ton of explosives near Bogota, foiling a bomb plot by the rebel group known as FARC, according to authorities. Military officials suspect a series of bomb attacks were planned across the capital in the next few days in retaliation for the recent high-profile rescue of 15 hostages, including Ingrid Betancourt, Reuters reports.

Officials suspect the high-profile, bloodless rescue of hostages, including Ingrid Betancourt (center), prompted the planned retaliation.
Officials suspect the high-profile, bloodless rescue of hostages, including Ingrid Betancourt (center), prompted the planned retaliation.   (AP Photo/Colombian Army)
Gerardo Aguilar, left, and Enrique Rojas, the two rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC, arrested by officers during the rescue of 15 hostages, are escorted by military police.
Gerardo Aguilar, left, and Enrique Rojas, the two rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC, arrested by officers during the rescue of 15 hostages, are escorted by military police.   (AP Photo/William Fernando Martinez)
Soldiers stand next to bags filled with seized ANFO, explosive material made from a mix of ammonium nitrate and fuel oil at a military base in Facatativa, Colombia, July 5, 2008.
Soldiers stand next to bags filled with seized ANFO, explosive material made from a mix of ammonium nitrate and fuel oil at a military base in Facatativa, Colombia, July 5, 2008.   (AP Photo/William Fernando Martinez)
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