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Mexico City, June 8, 2006 – “In addition to being an extremely dangerous criminal, Jorge Eduardo Costilla Sanchez is the linchpin of a network of drug dealers and murderers. Residents of our border communities will be significantly safer if he is apprehended and bought to justice. We will offer a reward of up to $5 million (U.S.) dollars for information leading to his arrest or conviction,” announced Ambassador Antonio O. Garza.
“Jorge Eduardo Costilla Sanchez, also know by his nickname “El Coss,” is believed to be the leader of the Gulf Coast Drug Cartel, an organization responsible for the distribution of thousands of kilograms of cocaine and marijuana into Mexico and the United States each year. He is charged with 12 counts of drug trafficking and money-laundering crimes and is also wanted for assaulting a federal law enforcement officer,” added Garza.
Costilla Sanchez is a fugitive from U.S. justice and should be considered extremely dangerous. Born in Mexico, he is believed to be 36 years old, stands 5’ 10” (1 meter 77 cm), weighs 205 lbs (93 kilos), and has brown hair and eyes. We are not aware of any distinguishing marks or scars he might have. For more information about Costilla Sanchez, visit: http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/fugitives/cei/costilla_j.htm
Anyone with information about Mr. Costilla’s whereabouts should call the McAllen, Texas office of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at 956 984-6300 or the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City at 55 5080-2177 or 5080-2600. All calls will remain confidential.
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