Colombia police station bombed, wounding 14 people
Colombia's government blamed armed rebel groups for a truck bomb attack that wounded 14 people near a police station close to the Venezuelan border. The attack came less than a week after a previous security incident in the region.
A truck bomb exploded near a police station in a region of Colombia close to the Venezuelan border, wounding 14 people. Government officials said armed groups operating in the area were responsible for the attack.
The blast damaged the station building and nearby structures. Security forces quickly cordoned off the area to check for additional explosives, while the wounded were taken to nearby hospitals.
The attack came after roughly a week of rising tension in the region. Officials said security measures along the border area would be stepped up in response.
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