BREAKING NEWS: FBI and DOJ strike hard, extraditing 7 Colombian cartel leaders to Florida in a massive anti-drug operation.
The FBI, under Kash Patel’s leadership, and the Department of Justice carried out a historic operation on March 13, 2025, extraditing seven Colombian cartel leaders accused of trafficking thousands of kilos of drugs into the U.S. southern border.
The suspects arrived in Florida to face drug trafficking charges, as announced on X by @FBIDirectorKash.
BREAKING: I can report that this afternoon, along with our interagency partners, the FBI and DOJ extradited 7 Cartel leaders from Colombia allegedly responsible for funneling thousands of kilos of drugs to our southern border, ultimately trafficking them onto your streets.
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— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) March 13, 2025
This operation, coordinated with agencies like DEA, CBP, and local partners, strengthens the fight against drug trafficking impacting U.S. communities, especially with the rising fentanyl crisis.
A 2024 DEA report indicates that 70% of fatal overdoses in the U.S. involve this opioid, with key routes originating in Colombia.
The leaders, not publicly identified for security reasons, are linked to organizations smuggling drugs through Mexico into the U.S.
Their arrival in Florida marks a crucial step in dismantling transnational criminal networks.
This action comes amid Trump’s intensified anti-drug policies, with the administration reporting $7.2 billion in drug-related asset seizures in 2025, tripling previous years’ figures.
This blow to drug cartels not only highlights the FBI’s efficiency under Kash Patel but also underscores the Trump administration’s unwavering commitment to protecting American citizens.
With operations like this, extraditing cartel leaders and dismantling criminal networks, this administration is building an impenetrable shield against threats poisoning our communities.
We applaud Kash Patel and Trump’s team for their courage and dedication in this relentless war on drug trafficking, reaffirming that under their leadership, U.S. security is an uncompromising priority.
This is fantastic news for the American people!
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Joana Campos
Joana Campos es abogada y editora con más de 10 años de experiencia en la gestión de proyectos de desarrollo internacional, enfocada en la sostenibilidad y el impacto social positivo. Anteriormente, trabajó como abogada corporativa. Egresada de la Universidad de Guadalajara.
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Joana Campos is a lawyer and editor with over 10 years of experience in managing international development projects, focused on sustainability and positive social impact. Previously, she worked as a corporate lawyer. She is a graduate of the University of Guadalajara.
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How about extraditing them to the middle of the Atlantic?
Somebody else will just step up and fill their shoes. If we really want to stop them, we have to make the Colombian government feel the pain.