Alleged Colombian Clan leader held in Panama

Manuel Camilo Rentería Lemus, alleged leader of the criminal organization Clan del Golfo, one of Colombia’s most powerful criminal organizations in provisional detention in Panama awaiting a decision whether to extradite him to the US or Colombia.

Prosecutor Dayana Estrada confirmed that the detained subject is wanted d by the United States for his alleged involvement with an international criminal organization.

He was apprehended in Chepo. east of Panama City on Wednesday, February 19, by Panama security personnel.