11.   But both rebel groups have attacked civilian populations and carried out kidnappings for ransoms.

12.   It regularly carries out kidnappings for ransom and runs extortion rackets.

13.   It said the kidnapping was carried out by armed men reportedly wearing government military uniforms.

14.   Kidnappings usually are carried out to pressure the government into providing money or new projects.

15.   Most kidnappings are carried out by criminal gangs seeking ransom, and have no political motive.

16.   Police said they believed the kidnapping was carried out by members of a Turkish drug trafficking ring, adding that all three men arrested had Turkish roots.

17.   Police said the group had carried out kidnappings and engaged in extortion involving drug smuggling in Spain and Portugal.

18.   Several leftist guerrilla groups frequently carry out kidnappings to collect ransoms that help finance their insurgencies.

19.   The rebels frequently carry out kidnappings.

20.   The rebels have frequently carried out kidnappings.