Commander, Soldiers Of Elite Anti-Kidnapping Unit Accused Of Hostage Taking

August 13 2019

Colombia

Members of Colombia's specialized anti-kidnapping unit have been implicated in a series of crimes, according to a story cited by Colombia Reports. 

According to the Semana (Bogota), a man was kidnapped by three GAULA soldiers in southern Bogota on July 20. 

A car belonging to GAULA commander Lt. Col. Cesar Augusto Martinez was used in the crime. Three soldiers from the unit were also involved in the kidnapping. 

The lieutenant colonel is the nephew of Gen. Nicasio Martinez, the...

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