Alleged Drug Trafficker 'Macho Coca' Extradited from Costa Rica to U.S.

Gilbert Bell Fernández, also known as 'Macho Coca,' has been extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking charges. The extradition took place on Thursday morning, August 13, 2026, at 8:57 a.m., with Bell Fernández departing from the Juan Santamaría Airport.

Bell Fernández, a resident of Limón, was placed on a King Air aircraft at the airport for his flight to the U.S. The Ministry of Justice provided images of the extradition process. His lawyer, Natalia Vargas, commented on his state of mind, stating that her client is "very strong and with great faith" as he heads to the United States to confront the charges.

Vargas, a journalist specializing in current affairs, graduated with a bachelor's in journalism from the University of Costa Rica and has experience covering breaking news, crime, and international affairs. Christian Montero, also a journalist on the case, holds a degree in Marketing Communication and a bachelor's in Journalism, with two decades of experience in crime, judicial, security, and disaster reporting. Both journalists have covered significant events and received awards for their work.

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very strong and with great faith