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Mexico extradites national to Georgia authorities on allegations of running a drug trafficking organization

Mexico City, Mexico — A Mexican national who was wanted in the U.S. for running a drug trafficking ring has been extradited. In a press release, the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) reported that in compliance with the Extradition Treaty signed between Mexico and the United States, the FGR extradited a Mexican national who was required by the Federal District Court of Georgia.

The FGR reported that Susano “S” was sent to the U.S. on charges of running a drug trafficking organization that operated in the Atlanta, Georgia area as well as in Chicago, Illinois and Texas. He has been accused of trafficking marijuana, cocaine, heroin and fentanyl from Mexico.

In March 2021, Susano “S” was located in Acapulco, Guerrero and detained for extradition purposes.

Subsequently, and as a result of the efforts of the FGR, the delivery to U.S. authorities was made at the International Airport of Mexico City August 31.