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Financial ally of Don Mario captured

by Adriaan Alsema October 5, 2008

Colombian authorities say they captured the man in charge of alleged drug lord ‘Don Mario’s finances.

Manuel Arturo ‘JL’ Falón Rueda was arrested in San Pedro de Urabá, in the noth of the Antioquia department.

‘JL’ is suspected of being responsible for the payments of hitmen and corrupt government officials. he is also suspected of recruiting people for the alleged drug lord and paramilitary boss’ organization.

Daniel ‘Don Mario’ Rendon is one of Colombia’s most wanted drug lords. He is suspected of having ties to numerous government officials. Recently the Medellín chief of Police and the director of the city’s prosecution were forced to resign because of their alleged ties to ‘Don Mario’. 

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