Phanor Arizabaleta-Arzayus
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Phanor Arizabaleta-Arzayus is Colombia
n drugtrafficker former member of the Cali Cartel
fifth most important in the chain of command. Arizabaleta was in charge of kidnappings and extortions for the Cali Cartel and surrendered to Colombian authorities on July 8, 1995. He was sentenced by the Colombian government to 28 years in prison and to pay US$100,000 dollars in penalties. Arizabaleta also faced illegal drug trafficking charges, an addition of 60 years in prison.
Arizabaleta attempted an escape with the help of one of the guardians, but the Colombian National Police
recaptured Arizabaleta on April 15, 1997 in the town of Villagorgona, Valle del Cauca Department
a town in the municipality of Candelaria
at a road checkpoint along with his aiding security guard.
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
n drugtrafficker former member of the Cali Cartel
Cali Cartel
The Cali Cartel was a drug cartel based in southern Colombia, around the city of Cali and the Valle del Cauca Department. The Cali Cartel was founded by the Rodríguez Orejuela brothers, Gilberto and Miguel, as well as associate José Santacruz Londoño...
fifth most important in the chain of command. Arizabaleta was in charge of kidnappings and extortions for the Cali Cartel and surrendered to Colombian authorities on July 8, 1995. He was sentenced by the Colombian government to 28 years in prison and to pay US$100,000 dollars in penalties. Arizabaleta also faced illegal drug trafficking charges, an addition of 60 years in prison.
Arizabaleta attempted an escape with the help of one of the guardians, but the Colombian National Police
Colombian National Police
The National Police of Colombia is the national police force of Colombia. Although the National Police is not part of the Military of Colombia , it constitutes along with them the "Public Force" and is also controlled by the Ministry of Defense. They are the largest police force in Colombia...
recaptured Arizabaleta on April 15, 1997 in the town of Villagorgona, Valle del Cauca Department
Valle del Cauca Department
Valle del Cauca is a department of Colombia. It is in the western side of the country, facing the Pacific Ocean, and it is considered one of the most important departments in the Republic of Colombia. Its capital is Santiago de Cali...
a town in the municipality of Candelaria
Candelaria, Valle del Cauca
Candelaria is a town and municipality located in the Department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia....
at a road checkpoint along with his aiding security guard.