Authorities say the group's illegal mining caused significant environmental damage.
Up to 37 children have reportedly died in the area due to consuming water contaminated by mercury, a harmful by-product of illegal mining.
According to police, illegal armed groups -- including the
Urabeños and the National Liberation Army (Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional -
ELN) -- provided Cavalcante’s network with armed protection in exchange for a cut of the mining profits.
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