Colombia captures 'most wanted' drug lord

Wednesday 15 April 2009 10:58 EDT

(INALDO PEREZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

The Colombian government says a top reputed Colombian drug lord has been captured.

A presidential spokesman says Daniel Rendon was arrested in northern Colombia. Rendon tops Colombia's list of most-wanted suspects.

President Alvaro Uribe has offered up to $2 million for Rendon's apprehension and the capture of three other top suspected Colombian drug traffickers.

Colombian police say Rendon has offered a bounty of $1,000 for each police officer his assassins killed.

Presidential spokesman Cesar Velasquez announced the arrest today.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Colombia captures 'most wanted' drug lord

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering