The Medellin cartel: a global threat
The Medellin cartel was recognized as one of the main threats to international security during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. This criminal organization became one of the largest drug distributors on a global scale, with Pablo Escobar at its head. Despite the disappearance of Escobar in 1993, some of the cartel leaders remain wanted and captured.
The arrest of a key leader
Recently, Colombian and Spanish security forces have managed to locate and arrest one of the leaders of the Medellín cartel. This individual was directly responsible for operations in Europe and also served as a link between the cartel and other criminal organizations, such as Ndraguetta and Mocromafia. The arrest of this individual is a major blow to international drug trafficking.
A joint operation
The arrest was carried out as part of Operation Uranus, the result of collaboration between the Spanish and Colombian police. This operation has been possible thanks to the exchange of operational information between the two countries. With this arrest, an important part of the Medellín cartel’s operations in Europe has been dismantled.
A blow to international drug trafficking
The arrest of this leader of the Medellín cartel is a major advance in the fight against international drug trafficking. This individual was considered of strategic importance for the organization and his capture represents a strong blow for this criminal network. The authorities already knew this individual because of his collaboration with other cartel leaders in the past.
