Report on a Review of United States Assistance to Peruvian Counter-Drug Air Interdiction Efforts and the Shootdown of a Civilian Aircraft on April 20, 2001

2023-05-302023-05-302001-10-01https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14300/127The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence conducted an investigation into drug trade prevention capabilities in Peru following the shooting down of a Peruvian aircraft suspected of trafficking drugs. The committee gathered testimony and conducted hearings regarding the shootdown. The committee found that while aircraft interdiction was effective in controlling drug trafficking from Peru, the strategy runs the risk of shooting down innocent planes suspected of trafficking drugs.51 pagesenStaff ReportsReport on a Review of United States Assistance to Peruvian Counter-Drug Air Interdiction Efforts and the Shootdown of a Civilian Aircraft on April 20, 2001Senate Staff Report107Yes