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Colombian authorities arrest former drug lord Carlos Lehder

  • Carlos Lehder, a former leader of the Medellín Cartel, was arrested on March 28, 2025, at Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport upon arrival from Frankfurt, Germany, as Colombian authorities cited an outstanding warrant for trafficking charges related to military-grade weapons.
  • Officials confirmed that Lehder was transferred to a police facility in Bogotá and will face legal proceedings for crimes committed in Colombia before his extradition to the U.S. In 1987.
  • Lehder co-founded the Medellín Cartel with Pablo Escobar and revolutionized drug smuggling, using Norman's Cay as a transshipment hub, which was pivotal for cocaine distribution to U.S. Markets in the 1980s.
  • His arrest highlights Colombia's ongoing efforts to address organized crime and serves as a reminder of the accountability that remains a priority for Colombian authorities.
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Former Medellin Cartel boss released in Colombia after a judge rules his sentence expired

Colombian authorities have released former Medellin Cartel boss Carlos Lehder after a judge ruled that a drug trafficking sentence issued in Colombia against the 75-year-old had expired

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Colombian authorities arrest former drug lord Carlos Lehder

Carlos Lehder, former drug trafficker and one of the founding leaders of the Medellin Cartel, was arrested on Friday by Colombian authorities upon his arrival from Germany on a warrant in the Latin American country.

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