Vice Admiral Gabriel Perez Garces Commander, Colombian Navy

摘要

With coastlines on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, the Colombian Navy is responsible for operations across the entire spectrum of conflict, according to its commander, Vice Admiral Gabriel Perez Garces. Vice Adm Garces told Janes that the navy conducts operations for national defence and security, as well as to protect maritime and riverine interests. Pointing to an example, the commander said, "Drug trafficking remains one of the most dangerous threats that the country and the navy faces because it fuels other threats such as organised armed groups and criminal groups."