11 Fugitives Extradited From Mexico to Face Criminal Charges

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11 Fugitives Extradited From Mexico to Face Criminal Charges

Bryan Rupp

Story Created: Nov 1, 2009 at 7:40 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 1, 2009 at 7:40 PM CST

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department says Mexico has extradited 11 fugitives to face trial in the United States.

Attorney General Eric Holder says the extradition of the defendants "exemplifies the strong cooperative relationship between the United States and Mexico."

The suspects are accused of crimes including murder, sex offenses, drug trafficking and money laundering,

Officials said Mexico has extradited a record 100 fugitives to the United States in 2009. The previous record, 95, was set in 2008.

The fugitives arrived in the U.S. yesterday and will be transferred to the jurisdictions where they face charges.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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