FBI's Most Wanted: MS-13 Leader Extradited to the U.S. in Major Crackdown! 🚨 In a significant victory for international law enforcement, Francisco Javier Román-Bardales, a suspected senior leader of the notorious MS-13 gang, has been extradited from Mexico to the United States. Known as "El Veterano de Tribus" or "The Veteran of Tribes," Román-Bardales was apprehended on the Teocelo-Baxtla highway in Veracruz, Mexico, following a coordinated effort by Mexican authorities.
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This arrest marks a pivotal moment in the fight against transnational crime, as Román-Bardales was on the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted" list for his alleged involvement in orchestrating violent acts, drug trafficking, and extortion across the U.S., Mexico, and El Salvador.
The FBI had offered a $250,000 reward for information leading to his capture, underscoring the gravity of his alleged crimes. Román-Bardales now faces multiple charges, including narco-terrorism conspiracy and racketeering, issued by prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York.
His extradition comes on the heels of Mexico's recent handover of 29 cartel figures to the U.S., signaling a strengthened partnership between the two nations in combating organized crime. Among those extradited was Rafael Caro Quintero, a notorious cartel leader linked to the 1985 murder of a U.S. DEA agent.
MS-13, designated a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. State Department, has a chilling reputation for its violent tactics and international reach. Originating in Los Angeles, the gang expanded to Central America, where it continues to wield influence through intimidation and public displays of violence. Román-Bardales' arrest is a testament to the power of international cooperation in dismantling such criminal networks.
This high-profile extradition not only disrupts MS-13's operations but also sends a clear message: no one is beyond the reach of justice. As Román-Bardales awaits trial in the U.S., law enforcement agencies remain vigilant in their mission to protect communities from the scourge of organized crime.
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