Detention of U.S. Soldiers in Colombia

Detention of U.S. Soldiers in Colombia (Taken Question)

Question: Any comment on reports that two U.S. soldiers were detained by Colombian authorities for selling weapons to the United Self Defense Forces of Colombia?

Answer: Two U.S. soldiers were detained by Colombian authorities on the afternoon of May 3. We are discussing the circumstances of their detention with Colombian authorities, but do not have any additional information to provide at this time.

2005/470 Released on May 4, 2005 Taken Question Richard Boucher, Spokesman Washington, DC May 4, 2005 Question Taken from the Daily Press Briefing of May 4, 2005