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| Carlos Ruben Ramirez Monroy was based in Europe and reportedly smuggled hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and methamphetamine since 2016. |
In March 2020, Romanian authorities arrested Carlos Ruben Ramirez Monroy, a high-ranking Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) member based in Europe. He was extradited to the U.S. in July to face trial for his outstanding drug charges, but his transfer was not announced in the press or garnered international headlines. Today, the Romanian police released the video of his extradition. Ramirez-Monroy was a CJNG representative in Europe under Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes ("El Mencho").
According to U.S. authorities, Ramirez-Monroy coordinated international drug trafficking activities for the CJNG from 2016 to 2020. His drug operations extended from Mexico, the US, New Zealand and several countries in Europe. In Romania, the CJNG smuggled narcotics through various ports, including Port of Constanța, the largest on the Black Sea. Once inside Romanian borders, the CJNG moved the drugs through local gangs and distributors.
His arrest in Bucharest last year was kept a "secret" while U.S. authorities negotiated for his extradition. His capture was part of a US-led international operation headed by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). One source claimed that the interest towards Ramirez-Monroy was so high that the day after he was arrested, a US special agent arrived in Bucharest to start negotiations.
The raw video was released today, as reported by the Romanian press (click here for the video).
While in custody, Ramirez-Monroy embraced the "law of silence". He did not say a single word during his hearings. Moreover, he proved defiant to those present in the courtroom. When a Spanish translator asked him two questions, he remained impassive, as if he were not present.
“[Ramirez-Monroy] intended to introduce large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine into the Romanian territory. The role of this Mexican citizen was to supervise the activities of other members of the cartel and to confirm the transportation, as well as to ensure the flow of money necessary for the continuation of criminal activities," Romanian authorities confirmed.
The Romanian Police and prosecutors collaborated with several US agencies for this operation, namely DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), Homeland Security, and US Marshals.
Sources: Romania Insider; Gandul; G4Media; HotNews Romania; NewsRomania; Digi24; MaxMedia
Note: Some outlets are claiming the suspect was extradited today, but this is incorrect. He was extradited last year but no major outlet reported it. The video was released today in Romania.
ReplyDeleteYou can check also Ivelin Banev aka Brendo so called king of the cocaine in Europe. One or two years ago on the beach of Constantza and Varna/Bulgaria were found hundreds of kg cocaine, dropped from some vessel most probably.
DeleteI guess the question is will he do serious time, or will he be given a plea deal and then US residency/witness protection after a reduced sentence? The USA is becoming known for its uneven sentencing, Chapo notwithstanding.
ReplyDeleteYup. Narcos that poison communities and/or kill people get off easy if they can provide good info. US gets to keep the forfeited money. Mexico just cleans the blood and bodies. It’s a cat and mouse game that will never end. US wants the drug war to continue because millions get seized, guns are sold, and it’s good for politics to be tough on drugs. Mexico doesn’t care about the muertos as long as those powerful officials and business people get their pockets full. Years down the road we will study this war on drugs and realize how obvious it was that’s a failed war. We won’t be here for it but I hope some historian 100 years from now reads my comment while studying the drug war via BB’s lens. Saludos Chivis, Buggs, MX, Yaqui and others.
DeleteHe was feeding all of eastern Europe
ReplyDeleteAt least CJNG has no rats yet like chapo and Sinaloa rats
ReplyDeleteHis family has a close ojo on them...
DeleteHaha dude is a legally a midget. At least he can qualify for disability in the US.
ReplyDeleteLmao he is
DeleteTalk about keeping a low profile.
DeleteM2 from cjng is dead
ReplyDeleteNope it was one of M2’s lieutenants that was killed during clashes with the military. They got him with a minigun fired from a helicopter like how H2 was killed in Nayarit.
DeleteThe cying you hear about US drug consumtion?Here is a man bringing drug product to a country with no history of meth,making a market.
ReplyDeleteWill it be the fsult of Romania next for mexicos ills?Yes it will,another excuse.Throw him out any country.Rats bringing drugs to new markets
So much for the blame game
ReplyDeleteThis year the rumanians lost their credit card fraudster gangsters in Cancun to the mexican authorities, possibly in retaliation for ramirez monroy.
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