Edgar Valdez, a US citizen also known as Barbie, was arrested in central Mexico after police tracked his movements for more than a year. Photo from The BBCPolice: Accused U.S.-Born Drug Kingpin Moved Tons Of Cocaine To U.S. -- CNN
Mexico City, Mexico (CNN) -- Authorities in Mexico revealed additional details Tuesday about an accused American-born drug kingpin detained Monday who they say moved tons of cocaine into the United States.
Masked security forces in black uniforms and helmets, rifles in hand, escorted Edgar Valdez Villarreal and some of his accused associates before news reporters and photographers during a news conference Tuesday morning.
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