Narcocorridos Singer Tomás Ballardo Affiliated To Los Rusos Criminal Group Of Mexicali, Baja California, Arrested In San Ysidro Port Of Entry.

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This article was translated and reposted from ZETA TIJUANA 

WRITTEN BY: EDUARDO VILLA

JULY 18, 2024

Regional music singer Tomás Ballardo turned himself in to US authorities this Thursday afternoon, July 18, at the San Ysidro border crossing.

The interpreter of “corridos tumbados”, which alludes to criminal groups and prominent figures involved in illicit activities, turned himself into the US justice system, which is accusing him of conspiracy and drug trafficking, according to federal sources from the neighboring country of the North.

The interpreter of melodies such as “Perro sin Cadena” and “La Reserva”, had for years been offering concerts and melodies that prioritized the image of criminal groups, mainly the Russians, but also alluded to other characters.

This Thursday he went to the customs offices and appeared in court to face the accusations against him.

Baja California authorities already had information against him, and even knew of an arrest warrant from the U.S. government, ready to be served.

Ballardo, who has more than 889 thousand monthly listeners on Spotify and some songs that reach up to 59 million plays, will face justice after a judicial process in the United States.

So far, further details about his arrest are unknown, but it is known that he had concerts scheduled in Mexicali.

SOURCE: ZETA TIJUANA