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U.S. returns fugutive to Mexico to face murder charges

Los Rosarios, Sinaloa — The U.S. has returned a wanted man to Mexico to face murder charges. In compliance with the Extradition Treaty signed between Mexico and the United States, over the weekend, Cruz “G” was extradited from the U.S. and handed over to Mexican authorities.

According to the Attorney General of the Republic (FGR), Cruz “G” has been on the run since 2007. He was wanted for the murder of a man in the town of Los Rosarios in the state of Sinaloa.

According to the FGR, “Cruz “G” allegedly killed a man with a firearm. Subsequently, the Government of the United States granted the extradition of the defendant to the Government of Mexico.”

He was handed over to Mexican authorities at the border bridge of San Ysidro, California, that joins with Tijuana, Baja California. He has since been transferred to the Judicial District of Sinaloa de Leyva where he will face charges.