'The Godfather': Mexico's ex-defense chief helped ship tons of cocaine and heroin

[DGUtley]

'The Godfather': Mexico's ex-defense chief helped ship tons of cocaine and heroin.

Mexico’s former defense minister Salvador Cienfuegos used his power in office to protect a faction of the Beltran-Leyva cartel, directing operations against rival gangs and even finding maritime transport to ship drugs, U.S. prosecutors said on Friday. Cienfuegos, arrested at Los Angeles airport on Thursday, took bribes in return for protection that included warning cartel members about U.S. investigations, according to prosecutors in New York who have charged the 72-year-old with four counts of drug trafficking and money laundering.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-m...-idUSKBN27128X


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[Peter1469]

And they think his arrest will lead to a lot of active and retired military officers.

[DGUtley]

Will he live to see trial?

[texan]

Only if he is stateside in protective custody.

[Peter1469]

Only if he is stateside in protective custody.

I believe he is.

[bulletbob]

Will he live to see trial?

Good question