According to the Policía de Jalisco, law enforcement officers in Zapopan captured a 35-year-old U.S. citizen who was wanted by the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and faced an active arrest warrant for extradition related to firearms offenses in the United States.
Officers deployed tactical tracking columns along streets the suspect was known to frequent, ultimately locating a matching individual near Calle Ontario and Avenida del Sendero in the Colonia El Campestre district.
Investigation and Apprehension Details
Marshals. Authorities verified that the 35-year-old man had an outstanding warrant for extradition concerning firearm possession, weapons trafficking, and the possession of ammunition.
During the intervention, officers also recovered green plant material consistent with the physical characteristics of marijuana. Federal authorities subsequently took custody of the U.S. national to execute the formal extradition process, leading to his swift transfer back to the United States.
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Operational Context and Next Steps
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was captured in Zapopan?
What specific offenses were listed in the arrest warrant?
The warrant covered possession and trafficking of firearms, as well as possession of ammunition.
What happened to the suspect after his capture?
He was handed over to federal authorities, completed the extradition process, and was transferred back to the United States.
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