Topic: coca (93 articles)

Description: Erythroxylum coca is a high altitudes S. American shrub that's leaves are the source of cocaine. The leaves are "chewed" (held in the cheek) in combination with mineral lime to provide physical and mental stimulation and reduction in altitude sickness. It has a long history of human use. (Erythroxylaceae, Erythroxylum, coca; novagranatense)

Police say gang killed people for their fat
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nugget - (Canada) Police say a gang in the Peruvian jungle has been killing people and draining ... (Sat Nov 21 03:50:59 2009 PST) [also thejakartaglobe8136, seattletimes.nwsource4728]

Gang killed people for their fat: Peru police
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chinapost.com.tw - Canadian man busted for marijuana Anti-drug plan begins (Fri Nov 20 20:52:39 2009 PST)

Peru's gangs kill for human body fat
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thestar - (South Africa) LIMA, Peru: Police say a gang in the Peruvian jungle has been killing people and draining fat from the corpses to sell on the black market for use in cosmetics. Medical experts expressed doubt about an international black market for human fat, though it does have cosmetic applications. The three are charged with homicide,... (Fri Nov 20 20:19:16 2009 PST) [also online.indianagazette7254, thesudburystar5468]

America Magazine
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americamagazine - (US) The United States has spent billions over the years through its Plan Colombia in military aid and drug trafficking interdiction and coca crop eradication campaigns. The United States has spent billions over the years ... (Fri Nov 20 12:19:25 2009 PST)

Six killed in Colombia bus attack
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braypeople.ie - (Netherlands) Far-right militias and drug traffickers are active in the area. (Fri Nov 20 12:05:12 2009 PST) [also express6959, teletext10129, independent.ie9031, drogheda-independent.ie9906]

Peruvian police: Gang killed people for their fat
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tri-cityherald - (US) [Police say a gang i...] ... (Fri Nov 20 09:19:10 2009 PST)

Peru villagers murdered to make anti-wrinkle cream
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thestar - (Canada) The three are charged with homicide, criminal conspiracy, illegal firearms possession and drug trafficking, according to a statement from Lima Superior Court. "I can't see why there would be a black market for fat," he said. "It doesn't make an... (Fri Nov 20 08:19:14 2009 PST)

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Links

• http://www.erowid.org/plants/coca/

Concept definition

• coca