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Narcotrafficking in Colombia

Narcotrafficking in Colombia is when some people make and sell bad things called drugs to get a lot of money. These bad things can do really bad and hurtful things to people's bodies and minds, and it's very important that they aren't used by anyone.

In Colombia, some people grow plants called coca leaves that are used to make drugs. These plants are illegal because of how dangerous they are and how harmful they can be to people. The drug makers use a lot of chemicals to turn the leaves into a powder called cocaine, which is then sold to people who want to use it.

These people who sell drugs are very sneaky and careful, because they know that the police are always trying to stop them. Sometimes they even use guns to keep people from stopping them.

Narcotrafficking is a very bad thing for Colombia because it hurts a lot of people and makes it harder for everyone to be safe and healthy. It's important that everyone works together, including the police and the people who live in Colombia, to stop narcotrafficking and make the country a better, safer place.