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FBI official says nearly 30 foreign custody transfers in July returned violent suspects to U.S.
Summary
An FBI agency official said the FBI executed almost 30 foreign transfers of custody in July across more than 15 countries to return suspects in drug trafficking, terrorism, murder and rape cases to face U.S. justice, crediting interagency and international cooperation.
An FBI agency official said the bureau executed almost 30 foreign transfers of custody in July across more than 15 countries to bring suspects accused of drug trafficking, terrorism, murder and rape back to the United States to face criminal charges. "In the month of July, the FBI executed almost 30 foreign transfers of custody in over 15 separate countries for drug traffickers, terrorists, murders, and rapists," the agency official said.
The official described the returns as a record-breaking number and attributed the results to cooperation with prosecutors, partner agencies and foreign governments. "The numbers that we, the FBI, and our partners are returning to America to face justice from overseas is a record breaking number," the speaker said, adding that the results were linked to relationships with foreign governments. The statement named the Department of Justice and the White House as key partners in the effort.
The official framed the operation as active, global pursuit of fugitives, warning that those "on the run" will be located and brought back to face American justice. The remarks emphasized law enforcement priorities around apprehending violent offenders overseas and noted that those operational successes rely on international and interagency cooperation.
