Deportation of Fabio Ochoa, Former Member of the Medellin Cartel

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Fabio Ochoa, a former member of the Medellin cartel, has been deported back to Colombia after serving 25 years of a 30-year prison sentence in the US. He arrived in Bogota where he was met by immigration officials and reunited with his family.

Key Points

  • Fabio Ochoa was a key operator of the Medellin cartel
  • He was deported from the US after serving 25 years of a 30-year prison sentence
  • Ochoa reunited with his family upon arrival in Colombia

Pros

  • Reunited with his family after 25 years in prison
  • No police presence to detain him upon arrival in Colombia

Cons

  • Involvement in drug trafficking and association with a notorious cartel