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Satellite Data Helps Eliminate Illicit Crops

Colombian National Police Expands Agreement with Planet Labs

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Tom Patton
Dec 11, 2024
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Planet Labs has expanded its contract with Colombia’s National Police. Leveraging Planet’s satellite data, the Colombian National Police monitors and works to eradicate illicit crop growth and harvest in near-real time.

This contract specifically supports the Antinarcotics Directorate of the Colombian National Police (DIRAN). DIRAN uses aerial intelligen…

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