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Interpol Panama extradites 'Gordo Pibe' from Colombia
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Interpol Panama extradites 'Gordo Pibe' from Colombia

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Interpol Panama extradited Jorge Antonio Zurita, alias 'Gordo Pibe,' from Colombia to face drug-related charges.
  • Zurita, allegedly the leader of the 'Kill the Nasty' gang, was captured in Medellín on May 26 and had been a fugitive since 2023.
  • The gang is reportedly a financial arm of the 'Sam 23' organization, linked to Colombian drug trafficking groups like the Clan del Golfo.

Panama's National Police, through its Interpol office, has successfully extradited Jorge Antonio Zurita, known as 'Gordo Pibe,' from Colombia to face charges related to drug offenses. Zurita arrived at Tocumen International Airport under heavy security and was transferred for processing.

'Gordo Pibe' was apprehended on May 26 in Medellín, Colombia, following coordinated efforts between security agencies of both nations. He had been evading Panamanian justice since 2023. The National Police reiterated its commitment to international cooperation in apprehending fugitives.

Investigations suggest that the 'Kill the Nasty' gang, allegedly led by 'Gordo Pibe,' operates as the financial wing of the 'Sam 23' criminal organization. This group is reportedly connected to Colombian drug trafficking entities, including the Clan del Golfo.

Medellín Mayor Federico Gutiérrez acknowledged the extradition on social media, stating, "Medellín is not a refuge for criminals." He indicated that the criminal organization used Panama as a strategic hub for trafficking illicit substances to the United States and Europe.

Medellín is not a refuge for criminals.

— Federico GutiérrezMayor of Medellín, commenting on the extradition.
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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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