Security authorities arrested a Chinese national on Thursday, October 31, wanted by the U.S. government for drug trafficking and money laundering. The Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection reported that Zhi Dong “N” is also accused of trafficking cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamines.
"An arrest warrant for international extradition was executed against him for his probable responsibility in the commission of crimes of organized crime, international cocaine distribution, and operations with resources of illicit origin," the agency explained.
Zhi Dong “N” is of Chinese nationality and has a federal arrest warrant for drug trafficking and money laundering issued in Atlanta, Georgia. He is alleged to be responsible for the export, transportation, and distribution of more than one thousand kilograms of cocaine, one thousand eight hundred kg of fentanyl, and more than six hundred kilograms of methamphetamines, with annual drug profits reaching up to 150 million dollars.
The Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García Harfuch, mentioned that the arrest prevents the distribution of millions of drug doses on the streets and cuts the financial flow to criminal structures.
According to the official statement, after a field investigation and analysis, the mobility area of Zhi Dong “N” was determined, covering the State of Mexico and Mexico City. He was captured in a property located in Lomas de Santa Fe, Cuajimalpa mayoralty, where his identity was confirmed.
Authorities revealed that Zhi Dong “N”'s illegal activities took place in several countries, including the United States, Central America, South America, Europe, China, and Japan. Additionally, he is accused of collaborating with criminal organizations in Mexico for drug trafficking.
The detainee was made available to the relevant authority in Mexico City to define his legal situation according to the international extradition procedure.
