Mexican cartel leader known as 'James Bond' extradited to US and charged in Brooklyn

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Jesus Ricardo Patron Sanchez, a Mexican cartel leader known for nicknames like "James Bond" and "Xmen," has been extradited to the U.S. He is now in custody in Brooklyn, facing serious drug trafficking charges. Sanchez, 39, took over the H-2 cartel after his brother's death in 2017. The cartel has been involved in shipping large quantities of drugs to the U.S. since at least 2013. He was arrested in Mexico in 2019 and extradited on February 24, 2025. Sanchez has been charged with leading a criminal enterprise and conspiracy to distribute narcotics, among other offenses.


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