Pubdate: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 Source: Orange County Register (CA) Copyright: 1999 The Orange County Register Contact: http://www.ocregister.com/ NEW ANTI-DRUG UNIT MAY STOKE CONFLICT,SOME SAY In an attempt to undercut the guerrillas who profit from the drug trade,Colombia on Tuesday activated a new anti-narcotics battalion,trained and equipped by the United States. Analysts say the new army unit,to be inaugurated by President Andres Pastrana,signals that the military is taking a more aggressive stance toward the guerrillas-and could propel the nearly 40-year-old conflict into a more violent phase. - --- MAP posted-by: Don Beck