They captured alias Niño Potro, identified as the leader of the Clan del Golfo and wanted for extradition by the United States

Authorities arrested an individual known by the alias "Niño Potro," identified as a leader of the Clan del Golfo criminal organization and wanted for extradition by the United States. The operation occurred as part of ongoing state efforts against organized crime ordered by President Abelardo de la Espriella to combat such delinquency.

The arrest, made public on Friday, October 9, 2026, marks a significant development in the government's security operations targeting high-profile cartel leadership and transnational criminal networks.