Former Cartel of Medellín Boss, Fabio Ochoa's Return to Colombia This Monday: What We Know So Far”>Fabio Ochoa, Returns to Colombia After 26 Years in U.S. Prisons
Bogotá — Ex-narcotrafficker Fabio Ochoa Vásquez, a founding member of the infamous Cartel of Medellín and Pablo Escobar‘s former partner, returned to Colombia on Monday after serving 26 years in U.S. prisons. His deportation was confirmed by Migración Colombia.
Arriving aboard a commercial flight from the U.S. alongside other deportees, Ochoa Vásquez, now 67, completed his migration controls without anylegal barriers. "Upon finishing the migration process, and verifying that the individual has no outstanding judicial records, he will enter the country without issue," Migración Colombia stated.
Ochoa Vásquez, who played a significant role in establishing the Cartel of Medellín alongside his brothers, Jorge Luis and Juan David, was arrested in 1999 and extradited to the U.S. in 2001. There, he was later convicted in 2003 for conspiring, facilitating human trafficking, and distributing over 30 tons of cocaine. His sentence was subsequently reduced for cooperation with U.S. authorities.
The elder Ochoa was also tied to the high-profile murder of Barry Seal, a formerCartel of Medellín pilot who double-crossed them while simultaneously working as an informant for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Upon completing the necessary migration controls, Colombian authorities confirmed that Ochoa Vásquez faced no hindrances and was released to reunite with his family.
This article is intended to provide up-to-date, accurate information to keep readers informed about developments surrounding this ex-narcotrafficker’s repatriation. Additional insights or updates may follow as new information becomes available.
