Counter-terrorism experts said that the terrorists belong to al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). The group killed British tourist Edwin Dyer, pictured, last year. Photograph by: Handout, Reuters/IntelCenterSouth American Drug Gangs Funding Al-Qaeda Terrorists -- The Telegraph
South American drugs gangs are providing millions of pounds of funding for al-Qaeda terrorists by paying them to ensure the safe passage of cocaine across north Africa and towards Europe.
Islamic rebels familiar with the barren terrain of the Sahara have struck deals under which they provide armed security escorts for drug traffickers in return for a slice of their profits.
Counter-terrorism experts said that the terrorists belong to the Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) group, which has kidnapped a series of Westerners and killed a British tourist last year.
They warned that the money they receive from drugs gangs could be used to attract new recruits and plan terrorist attacks on European cities.
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My Comment: This relationship is based solely on money, and being paid .... which when you think about it .... must be very profitable.