Puerto Vallarta News

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Fugitive on the run for 11 years caught in Puerto Vallarta

A man who was indicted more than a decade ago for intent to distribute 1,000 kilograms of marijuana has been arrested by federal authorities.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Joseph Salvano, 72, was arrested in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He is awaiting extradition back to Ohio.

Authorities say Salvano was indicted in 2010 along with 15 other individuals on drug conspiracy charges relating to the distribution of marijuana.

The U.S. Marshals Service received a tip last year that Salvano was in Mexico. U.S. and Mexican authorities worked together . . .

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