The Colombian secret police, also known as DAS, has come under fire after leaked internal documents showed the organisation's use of death threats, intimidation and illegal phone tapping.<br /><br />The documents showed what appears to be a political war against journalists, opposition groups and even members of the supreme court.<br /><br />The evidence has led to the arrest of five former secret police officials.<br /><br />Alvaro Urive, the Colombian president, has said he did not know about the unlawful activity, but the leaked papers appear to show links between the secret police and government officials.<br /><br />Teresa Bo reports from Colombia's capital, Bogota.<br /><br />[May 1, 2010]
