Mexico detains man on FBI 'most wanted' list

Mexican authorities announced the detention and imminent extradition of one of the FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives, who had been sought by US authorities for attacks in 2000 on two police officers in California. Emigdio Preciado, also known as Junior...

Mexican authorities announced the detention and imminent extradition of one of the FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives, who had been sought by US authorities for attacks in 2000 on two police officers in California.

Emigdio Preciado, also known as Junior Preciado, was arrested in the western state of Nayarit, according to prosecutors, nearly nine years after he apparently fired 21 gunshots with an assault rifle at police deputies during a routine traffic stop outside Los Angeles.

The attack struck one of the officers in the head, leaving him partially paralysed and with memory loss.

Mr Preciado is listed as either 39 or 40 years old on the website of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, whose Ten Most Wanted List also includes the likes of terror mastermind Osama bin Laden.

The FBI had offered a reward of up to €106,000 dollars for information leading to the capture of Mr Preciado, who also was wanted for a parole violation and for his alleged association with a criminal gang.

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