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Mexico navy shows capture of infamous drug lord

17 July 2022
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2022-07-17 17:30

Infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent in 1985, was captured on Friday.  Caro Quinterowas arrested after a search dog named "Max" found him hiding in brush in a town of Mexican state during a joint operation by the navy and Attorney General's Office.

There were two pending arrest orders for him as well as an extradition request from the U.S. government. During the operation, a navy helicopter carrying 15 people crashed near the coastal city of Los Mochis killing 14 of those aboard. The helicopter crashed shortly before landing after supporting those who conducted the capture of Caro Quintero. He had walked free in 2013 after 28 years in prison when a court overturned his 40-year sentence for the 1985 kidnapping and killing of U.S. DEA agent.

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