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Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, known as 'El Nini' and a key figure in the Sinaloa cartel, has been extradited to the US from Mexico. He faces charges related to fentanyl trafficking, murder, and other crimes. US President Joe Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland praised the cooperation with Mexico in capturing and extraditing Pérez Salas, emphasizing ongoing efforts to combat the fentanyl epidemic.
Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, known as 'El Nini' and a top member of the Sinaloa cartel, has been extradited from Mexico to the US. He faces charges related to fentanyl trafficking, murder, and other crimes. US President Joe Biden praised the extradition as a significant step in combating the fentanyl epidemic and thanked Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador for the cooperation.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered remarks at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the current global threat environment. He expressed gratitude for the release of over 40 hostages, including a 4-year-old American, who were kidnapped by Hamas. The Justice Department's victim services programs are ready to assist released American hostages and their families, while efforts continue to secure the return of all missing Americans. Garland highlighted the need to remain vigilant against hate-fueled violence and terrorism, particularly in light of the conflict in the Middle East. He acknowledged the increase in threats against Jewish, Muslim, and Arab communities and pledged the Justice Department's support to protect communities. Garland also discussed the importance of combating violent crime and fentanyl trafficking, highlighting recent cases in the Southern District of New York. He commended the work of the U.S. Attorney's Office and emphasized the partnerships with law enforcement leaders.
Ovidio Guzman, son of imprisoned Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, has been extradited to the United States to face fentanyl trafficking charges. The extradition is seen as a win for the Biden administration's efforts to combat the spread of the deadly opioid. U.S. officials consider Guzman and his brothers as major players in the fentanyl trade, which has contributed to the opioid epidemic in the United States. The extradition comes after the U.S. government requested it in February, and it marks a significant step in holding those responsible for fueling the opioid crisis accountable.
US Senator Chuck Schumer plans to introduce legislation declaring international fentanyl trafficking a national emergency and granting the President the power to impose sanctions on those involved. The bill aims to combat the influx of synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, into the United States, which has contributed to a significant increase in overdose deaths. Schumer's proposed legislation would allow law enforcement to seize money from drug traffickers, sanction drug cartels and criminal organizations involved in fentanyl trafficking, and enhance the government's ability to enforce sanctions. The bill also seeks to address fentanyl-related money laundering and requires the administration to report to Congress on its efforts to combat trafficking.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed three crime bills aimed at strengthening "law and order" in the state, including allowing for the execution of child rapists, harsher punishments for those trafficking fentanyl, and a minimum life sentence for child rapists. The bills also implement a uniform bond schedule for repeat offenders and strengthen penalties for fentanyl trafficking charges, especially for offenders who target children. DeSantis rejected "soft on crime policies" and emphasized the need to treat criminals like criminals.
The US Justice Department has charged more than two dozen people, including three sons of drug kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, and other members of the Sinaloa cartel, in a crackdown on fentanyl trafficking. The charges target "the largest, most violent, and most prolific fentanyl trafficking operation in the world — run by the Sinaloa cartel, and fueled by Chinese precursor chemical and pharmaceutical companies," according to Attorney General Merrick Garland. Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 40.
The US Justice Department has charged 28 members of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, including three sons of notorious drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, in a fentanyl-trafficking investigation. The indictments charge cartel leaders, as well as alleged chemical suppliers, lab managers, fentanyl traffickers, security leaders, financiers, and weapons traffickers. Nearly 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in the US in 2021, and the DEA says most of the fentanyl trafficked in the US comes from the Sinaloa cartel.