Accused drug lord "The Spider" extradited to U.S. from Colombia

A Colombian man known as "The Spider" has been extradited to the United States to face federal charges including drug trafficking and terrorism. He allegedly led a large-scale cocaine operation. He was previously protected from extradition by Colombia's former president, but that protection has now ended. He is now in California facing charges that could result in a life sentence.

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  1. Sep 26Accused drug kingpin ‘Spider’ who commanded 1,000-person cocaine army to face justice in California
  2. Sep 28Accused drug lord "The Spider" extradited to U.S. from Colombia

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Accused drug lord "The Spider" extradited to U.S. from Colombia

High-level cocaine trafficker 'Spider' extradited from Colombia to San Diego

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