Antioquia Governor's Office delivered 36 drones to the Army and Police with more than $7,000 million from the security tax

TechnologyColombiaEl TiempoNov 4, 2026, 4:22 PMAI summary

The Governor's Office of Antioquia allocated more than 7,212 million pesos from the departmental security tax to buy 36 latest-technology drones for the National Army and the Police. The delivery comes after EL TIEMPO revealed that Farc dissident groups have acquired technological upgrades to operate drones in the department. The equipment was distributed among the Antioquia Segura Military and Police Squadrons, four brigades, the National Police and the Air Force.

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The investment exceeded 7,212 million pesos, funded by the departmental security tax.
36 drones of three types were purchased for strategic use by the Army and the Police.
25 drones went to the Antioquia Segura Military and Police Squadrons (EMPÁS).

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Antioquia Governor's Office delivered 36 drones to the Army and Police with more than $7,000 million from the security tax

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