About Operation Jaque

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What is Operation Jaque?

It was the single biggest blow so far to the Colombian Narco terrorist group called FARC (Spanish letters for Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia).

When was Operation Jaque executed?

Operation Jaque took place on July 2, 2008.

Where did Operation Jaque happen?

The hostages were rescued after lifting-off from a coca plantation that belonged to the FARC rebels.

Who are the FARC?

The longest standing anti government group in the world. They are in Colombia and use cocaine production, kidnappings, and extortion as main means of survival.

Detailed Description:

The military operation leaded by the Colombian Government to free 15 high profile hostages that included Ingrid Betancourt and three American contractors. The FARC terrorists were tricked into believing that the hostages were being just relocated, but they were in fact being rescued. Not a single shot was fired, in fact, the Colombian military commandos didn't even carry fire weapons.