The United States government announced a reward of up to US $ 8 million for information on drug leaders.
As Washington reported, they are some 5 million dollars for information that leads to arrest or condemnation of Johnny Hurtado Olascoagaaka “fish”, one of the main leaders of the Mexican cartel The new Michoacan family (LNFM). In addition, they are offered up to 3 million dollars for data that allow to capture or condemn your brother, José Alfredo Hurtado Olascoagaaka “strawberry”.
Both brothers are pointed out as leaders of the LNFM, a criminal organization based on the State of Mexico and an active presence in Michoacán and Guerrero.
The US Department of State has included them in the list of Global terrorists specially designated (SDGT) and has designated LNFM as foreign terrorist organization (FTO) Since last February 20. It is the first time that rewards are offered under this designation.
According to the Drug Control Administration (DEA)the cartel would be responsible for the annual traffic of more than 36 metric tons of methamphetamine, 12 metric tons of Mexican heroine and 12 metric tons of cocaine Towards the United States.
These rewards reinforce the charges presented by the Department of Justice In the northern district of Georgia, where the Hurtado Olascoaga face accusations for conspiracy to manufacture and distribute drugs -Incluid heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl– With knowledge that they would be illegally imported to the US territory.
Along with the announcement of the rewards, the Foreign Assets Control Office (OFAC) of the Treasury Department imposed new economic sanctions against the Hurtado brothers and other members of LNFM.
The rewards are part of the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP)an initiative that supports the United States National Security Policy and seeks to dismantle global drug trafficking networks.
How to provide information
Those who have relevant information can contact the DEA through the number +1 404-281-3220 (Available by Text, WhatsApp or Signal).
From outside the United States, it is recommended to go to the nearest American embassy or consulate. Within the country, it is also possible to communicate with the local offices of the DEA.
Source: Ambito
