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Cartel boss on US ‘most wanted’ list captured in Bolivia raid

Cartel boss on US ‘most wanted’ list captured in Bolivia raid
**Bolivian Forces Capture Notorious Cartel Boss with $2 Million US Bounty** In a significant operation, Bolivian antinarcotics police, with the support of the US government, have arrested a high-profile cocaine kingpin wanted by American authorities. Sebastian Enrique Marset Cabrera, a Uruguayan citizen, was taken into custody in the early hours of Friday in the city of Santa Cruz. A joint operation involving dozens of police officers and snipers saw Marset's two houses raided, leading to his swift capture. He is now being held and is expected to be extradited to the United States by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The arrest marks a renewed partnership between Bolivia and the US, which has been a significant step in combating transnational crime in the region. For decades, Bolivia maintained a strained relationship with the United States, but the recent change in government has led to a shift in diplomatic ties. President Rodrigo Paz, a close ally of former US President Donald Trump, took office in November, ending nearly two decades of socialist rule. At a recent meeting in Florida, Paz and Trump discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on tackling crime and corruption. President Paz has vowed to root out crime, drug trafficking, and corruption from Bolivia, and the capture of Marset is seen as a major milestone in this effort. With a $2 million US bounty on his head, Marset's arrest is a significant blow to organized crime in the region. The operation demonstrates the growing cooperation between Bolivia and the US in the fight against transnational crime. With the help of international partners, Bolivia is working to strengthen its law enforcement capacity and take back control of its territory from criminal groups. As the US and Bolivia continue to strengthen their partnership, it remains to be seen how this will impact Nigeria, which has its own struggles with transnational crime and terrorism. However, the success of this operation serves as a reminder that collaboration and cooperation can be effective in combating global threats.
Source: Original Article • AI-enhanced version for clarity & Nigerian context

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