Arrival and Immediate Freedom
Fabio Ochoa, a former key operator of the , was deported to after serving 25 years of a 30-year sentence in the for drug trafficking. He arrived in on a deportation flight, met by immigration officials.
Upon arrival, Ochoa was not detained, indicating no pending legal issues in Colombia. The national immigration agency confirmed he could join his family after standard checks.
Legacy and Financial Outlook
Ochoa and his brothers were once featured on Forbes' billionaires list in 1987, highlighting their vast fortune from the cocaine trade in the U.S. during the late 20th century.
Despite his criminal background, Ochoa's return is expected to be financially secure, with authorities unable to seize all of his family's illicit drug proceeds, hinting at a wealthy welcome.