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Colombian police capture wife and daughter of Ecuadorian gang leader extradited to the United States

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Colombian police announced on Sunday that they have captured the wife and daughter of a notorious Ecuadorian gang leader. The arrests took place in Colombia, following the gang leader's extradition to the United States last year.

The unidentified male gang leader had previously been transferred to U.S. authorities to face specific drug trafficking charges. The recent detention of his family members marks a significant development in ongoing law enforcement actions related to the transnational criminal network.

Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the specific charges against the wife and daughter or potential plans for their extradition. The operation underscores continued regional cooperation between law enforcement agencies targeting high-level organized crime figures and their associates.

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