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MS-13 Leader Captured in Mexico After $250K Reward

3/18/2025

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In a significant breakthrough, Mexican authorities apprehended Francisco Javier Román-Bardales, a suspected leader of the notorious MS-13 gang and a fugitive on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list. Captured on a Veracruz highway, he faces serious charges in the U.S. and will soon be deported, following a $250,000 reward for his capture.

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In a significant breakthrough, Mexican authorities apprehended Francisco Javier Román-Bardales, a suspected leader of the notorious MS-13 gang and a fugitive on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list. Captured on a Veracruz highway, he faces serious charges in the U.S. and will soon be deported, following a $250,000 reward for his capture.