US requests extradition of 2 ex-paramilitary leaders imprisoned in Colombia
US requests extradition of 2 ex-paramilitary leaders imprisoned in Colombia
Aug 5, 2014 posted by Victoria McKenzie
Two former paramilitary leaders on the verge of being released from Colombian prisons are now wanted for extradition to the US on charges of drug trafficking, local media reported Tuesday.
Rodrigo Perez Alzate, alias Julian Bolivar, and Carlos Fernando Mateus, alias Paquita, were set to be released after serving shortened sentences in exchange for demobilization under former President Uribes Justice and Peace commission, according to Caracol Radio.
The US has petitioned the Colombian prosecutor general and a judge for the Justice and Peace commission for the extradition of both ex-paramilitary leaders, who are now wanted on charges of trafficking drugs into the country for over five years.
The case will be handed over to the Colombian Supreme Court for approval.
More:
http://colombiareports.co/us-requests-extradition-two-paramilitary-leaders/