Colombian authorities arrest 52 people linked to Mexican drug ring in a major operation supported by the US, France and Spain
Despite 40 years of fighting against drugs, Colombia remains the world's leading producer of cocaine, with the United States as its main market.
Of those arrested, 34 were under "current extradition orders", Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez said following the operation on Wednesday. The ministry said the suspects "were linked to international Mexican organisations such as the Sinaloa Cartel, Jalisco New Generation, Los Zetas as well as European organizations such as Clan Devesa."
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