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The body of drug lord Victor Mejia lies on the floor at the farm where he was killed by police in Taraza
30 Apr 2008
Source: Reuters
 
The body of drug lord Victor Manuel Mejia lies on the floor at the farm where he was killed by police in Taraza, Colombia, April 29, 2008. Police killed Victor Mejia, a drug lord known as one of the "twins" who controlled Colombia's biggest emerging cocaine gang staffed by former right-wing militia fighters in a shootout on Tuesday. Picture taken April 29, 2008. REUTERS/Policia (COLOMBIA). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.
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