News
Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 4, 2000
DEA
ACTING ADMINISTRATOR DONNIE R. MARSHALL CONGRATULATES MEXICAN AUTHORITIES
ON THE ARREST OF ISMAEL HIGUERRA-GUERRERO
Today, following
public confirmation by the Office of the Attorney General of Mexico, Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting Administrator Donnie R. Marshall
congratulated the Mexican authorities on the arrest of Ismael Higuerra-Guerrero
AKA "Mayel" in the area of Tijuana, Mexico.
According to DEA
Acting Administrator Donnie R. Marshall, "The arrest of Ismael Higuerra-Guerrero
on Mexican drug trafficking charges represents a major victory for both
Mexican and U.S. law enforcement. Higuerra-Guerrero's apprehension in
Mexico is a significant step toward bringing the leaders of the notorious
Arrellano-Felix drug mafia to justice, and presents the opportunity for
future successes in breaking the cycle of violence. We hope that the Government
of Mexico will be able to capitalize on this successful investigation
by expanding it to further disrupt these violent criminal groups."
"Higuerra-Guerrero
is the chief of operations for the Arrellano-Felix Organization and must
now be held accountable in a court of law for his criminal activities.
DEA pledges to assist and provide any information that may aide in his
prosecution under Mexican law," said Marshall.
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