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Caro-Quintero, Rafael
Caro-Quintero, Rafael

Rafael Caro-Quintero

Reward: $20 Million Dollars *

AKA

Known aliases: Rafael CARO-PAEZ, Rafael CARO-QUENTARO, Rafael CAGO-QUINTERO, Ravael CARO-QUENTERO, Rafael CARO-PAYAN, Rafael CARO-QUENTARO, Raxael CARO-QUENTERO, Pedro SANTOS-ESCAMILLA, R One, R#1, Rafa, El CHARRAL, El GRENAS, Don RAFA, Licenciado RIOS

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations

KIDNAPPING AND MURDER OF A FEDERAL AGENT, violent crimes in aid of racketeering, aiding and abetting, accessory after the fact. Also wanted for: possession with intent to distribute marijuana and cocaine, murder, continuing criminal enterprise.
Warning: Armed and Dangerous
Label Description
Race White Hispanic
Sex Male
Height 6'
Weight 159
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Brown
Year of Birth 1952
Last Known Address Guadalajara, Mexico; Costa Rica
NCIC # W434766259
Jurisdiction California Central
Notes

Armed and Dangerous

Los Angeles

Fugitive may be armed and dangerous. Do not attempt to apprehend this individual.

Members of the public can report tips on wanted fugitives to the U.S. Marshals Service by visiting the following link: https://www.usmarshals.gov/tips/. If someone is in imminent danger, call 911 or your local police immediately.

Or email the tip line: usms.wanted@usdoj.gov or contact the nearest DEA office with information.
*Rewards are available at the discretion of the U.S. Marshals Service.

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