Lehder is suspected of sending drugs to Central America and the United States through the Gulf of Uraba, located close to Panama. Authorities are currently investigating his possible involvement with the “Oficina de Envigado,” a powerful criminal organization based in Medellin.
PROFILE: Oficina de Envigado
National Police Director Jose Roberto Leon was transferred to Medellin this week to combat a rising homicide rate, and recently announced the capture of “Carlos Pesebre”, a prominent leader of the Oficina.
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