Dominican Republic extradites man wanted in Puerto Rico for drug trafficking and money laundering
Estaffani José Vasquez Amarante, alias "Ethian" or "Baby", was extradited from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico to face charges of alleged drug trafficking and asset laundering.
Dominican Republic extradites man wanted in Puerto Rico for drug trafficking and money laundering
On Wednesday, officials from the Dominican Republic proceeded with the extradition of an individual sought by judicial authorities from the territory of Puerto Rico. The man is to face trial in United States courts for alleged crimes linked to the trafficking of controlled substances and the concealment of financial resources.
The extradited person is named Estaffani José Vasquez Amarante, 36 years old. Among his known aliases are "Ethian" and "Baby". His transfer is part of the international legal cooperation agreements that allow the exchange of accused persons between different countries.
The charges he faces on the United States Caribbean island include serious crimes such as drug trafficking and money laundering, activities that authorities link to organised crime networks operating in the region.
Source: El Nuevo Día
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