A shooting occurred on a coffee plantation in Betania, central Colombia, on the 21st local time, killing 8 people. The local government stated that preliminary investigations showed that the shooting was related to drug trafficking. The attacker fired at 14 people.
The Colombian government stated that drug-related criminal activities are the main reason for the frequent occurrence of violence and conflicts in Colombia.
Since Colombian President Duque took office in August last year, the Colombian government has promised to increase its efforts to combat drug crimes and at the same time hope to strengthen cooperation with the international community in the field of combating drug crimes.