News
Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 18, 1997
Ramon
Arellano-Felix Named to FBI "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives"
The Federal Bureau
of Investigation today placed Ramon Eduardo Arellano-Felix on its "Ten
Most Wanted Fugitives" list. Ramon Eduardo Arellano-Felix is one
of the leaders of the notorious Arellano-Felix Organization {AFO}, also
known as the Tijuana Cartel, a violent drug trafficking organization known
for its violence and ruthlessness. There is a $50, 000 reward offered
by the FBI for the arrest of Ramon Eduardo Arellano-Felix.
Ramon Eduardo Arellano-Felix
has been charged in a sealed indictment in U.S. District Court, Southern
District of California, with Conspiracy to Import Cocaine and Marijuana.
The Arellano-Felix
Organization is known for its violent and savage attacks on those who
interfere with their endeavors. Allegedly, cartel members have killed
dozens of victims in order to eliminate drug trafficking competitors,
law enforcement, and other individuals whom they believe to be cooperating
with authorities.
Ramon Eduardo Arellano-Felix
was born on August 31, 1964, in Mexico. He is described as a Hispanic
male, six feet, two inches tall, and weighs 220 pounds. He has used other
names including Gilberto Camacho Rodriguez and Ramon Torres-Mendez, El
Comadante Mon. El Walin, and Ray.
Anyone with information
concerning Ramon Eduardo Arellano-Felix should take no action themselves,
but instead immediately contact the nearest FBI office, the Drug Enforcement
Administration, or local law enforcement agency. All inquiries will be
handled with strict confidentiality. For any possible sighting outside
the United States, contact the nearest United States Embassy or Consulate.
Ramon Eduardo Arellano-Felix should be considered armed and extremely
dangerous.
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