(14 Oct 1999) English/Nat

U-S Attorney General Janet Reno has expressed confidence that Bogota will extradite for trial in the U-S a number of alleged drug traffickers arrested in Latin America and the U-S.

In the biggest blow to Colombian drug trafficking since 1995, authorities arrested at least 30
alleged traffickers late on Tuesday in Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and the United States.

Among those detained was Fabio Ochoa, a key player in the once-powerful Medellin cartel.

Reno on Thursday said she was sure Bogota would extradite those suspects arrested in Colombia, despite a wave of violence that accompanied earlier drug extradition efforts.

SOUNDBITE: (English)
"I feel very comfortable with the relationship that we have developed with Colombia on extradition and I think it is important that a crime be prosecuted where the impact is felt and if this much cocaine has been coming into the United States as a result of this contortionist's efforts, this is where the crime should be tried."
SUPER CAPTION: U-S Attorney General, Janet Reno

It's not yet clear how the arrests will affect the international drug trade.

Past law enforcement crackdowns did not stop the massive flow of drugs from Colombia, where rebels are increasingly involved in protecting cocaine and heroin production.

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