Mexico extradites notorious drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero and dozens of cartel members to the US
Who Is Rafael Caro Quintero? Notorious Cartel Kingpin Extradited to US
Mexico extradites 29 drug traffickers to the U.S., including cartel leader Rafael Caro Quintero
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The Many Lives of Caro Quintero’s Criminal Career
Following the kidnapping and murder of Camarena, Caro Quintero was arrested in April 1985 in Costa Rica and extradited to Mexico. His capture marked a milestone in the war on drugs. A judge sentenced him to 40 years for murder, setting in motion what would become decades of legal maneuvers to avoid justice.
This was Caro Quintero's arrival in the United States; handcuffed and heavily guarded
Under heavy security, this is how the United States has welcomed Rafael Caro Quintero, following his extradition from Mexico. This has become known after the so-called 'Narco de Na