Dairo Antonio Usuga aka Otoniel has finally been captured. He is known as the most-feared drug lord in Colombia.
Dairo was known for his drug trafficking business. Reportedly, his capture has been compared to the fall of Pablo Escobar in the 90s.
Well, Otoniel is a serial murderer who has killed policemen, soldiers, leaders, and many more. Also, he is known for recruiting minors for his businesses.
Dairo Antonio Usuga aka Otoniel Wikipedia Explored
Dairo Antonio Usuga’s bio is unavailable on Wikipedia. Nevertheless, we can expect a wiki to be published very soon.
Widely recognized as Otoniel, he is considered to be the leader of Clan del Golfo. According to the US State Department, the organization is considered to be heavily armed and extremely violent.
As per Reuters, he had become the leader after the stints as a left-wing guerrilla. Moreover, his cartel comprises former terrorists.
Before his capture, Dairo had control over cocaine processing laboratories, clandestine landing strips, and speedboat departure points.
Apart from being called Otoniel, he is also recognized for his other aliases. Reportedly, he is known by the name Mauricio or sometimes called Mao.
Talking about his physical attributes, he is 5 feet and 9 inches tall. Furthermore, the latest weight-in revealed that he weighed approximately 155 lbs.
Earlier, Dario hadn’t demobilized as part of the Colombian government’s justice and the peace process. Reportedly, Usuga David had been indicted in 2009 by the Southern District of New York.
Interestingly, the U.S. Department of State had put a reward of $5 million for the person who locates him. Also, the Colombian government had 3 billion pesos ($800 million) for his capture.
Dairo Antonio Usuga Age Revealed
Dairo Antonio Usuga’s age in 2021 is 50 years old. Reportedly, he was born on September 15, 1971.
Indeed, he is of Colombian nationality. But, we have no clue regarding his family background and ethnicity.
As a part of his illegal drug business, Dario was quite rich. However, the man never revealed his exact net worth and assets.
Was Dairo Arrested? Everything To Know
Yes, Dairo Antonio Usuga was arrested on October 23, 2021. President Ivan Duque reported it as the biggest blow to drug trafficking in their country.
According to CNN, he was apprehended in the Uraba region of Colombia. During the operation, one innocent policeman lost his life.
Reportedly, he is accused of sending dozens of shipments of cocaine abroad. Furthermore, he is also alleged to have sexually abused children.