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Benjamín Arellano Félix (born 12 March 1952) is a Mexican former drug lord who alongside his brothers founded and led the Tijuana Cartel or "Arellano-Félix Organization” until his arrest in March 2002.
Jul 8, 2022 · Benjamín Arellano Félix, once one of the most powerful drug lords in Mexico, wants out of prison early. Eleven years into a 25-year prison term, Arellano has petitioned a San Diego federal...
Feb 20, 2024 · He was ultimately sentenced to 22 years in prison on charges of drug trafficking and organized crime in Mexico. Nine years later, however, the Mexican government extradited him to the U.S. to...
Benjamin Arellano Felix, who was arrested on March 9, 2002, by the Mexican Army in the state of Puebla, was extradited to the United States on April 29, 2011, to face charges of trafficking cocaine into California.
Nov 5, 2021 · One such cartel that rose to prominence was the Tijuana Cartel, which was passed down to Gallardo’s nieces and nephews and run primarily by Benjamín and Ramón Arellano Félix.
BENJAMIN ARELLANO-FELIX was the lead figure in the powerful and violent Tijuana Cartel, responsible for smuggling large quantities of marijuana, methamphetamine and cocaine from Mexico into the United States.
Jul 23, 2015 · Arellano-Felix is the last of four brothers to be targeted by U.S. prosecutors for leading what was once among the world’s most violent and powerful multi-national drug trafficking organizations. He pleaded guilty in May to money laundering and conspiracy charges.
Apr 29, 2011 · WASHINGTON – Alberto Benjamin Arellano-Felix, an alleged leader of the Arellano-Felix Organization (AFO), was extradited today by the government of Mexico to the United States to face racketeering, money laundering and narcotics trafficking charges in the Southern District of California.
Jan 5, 2012 · Benjamin Arellano Felix was incarcerated in Mexico after his 2002 arrest and was later sentenced to 22 years in prison on drug trafficking and organized crime charges.
Apr 2, 2012 · SAN DIEGO - A U.S. judge in San Diego has sentenced former Mexican drug kingpin Benjamin Arellano Felix to 25 years in prison. He was also ordered Monday to forfeit $100 million....
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