A fugitive Mexican drug trafficker who was behind the death of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) agent in 1985 was apprehended by Mexican authorities on Friday.
Rafael Caro Quintero was found hiding in the town of San Simon in Sinaloa state during a joint operation between Mexico’s navy and the Attorney General’s Office, Associated Press reported.
The drug trafficker was wanted by the U.S. DEA for $20 million for the alleged kidnapping and murder of undercover federal agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, violent crimes in aid of racketeering, aiding and abetting, and accessory after the fact.
He was also wanted by U.S. authorities for possession with intent to distribute marijuana and cocaine, murder, and operating a continuing criminal enterprise. There is a pending extradition request from the U.S. government….