Colombia court approves extradition to the U.S. of accused drug trafficker Otoniel

FILE PHOTO: A wall with the carved phrase that reads "Supreme Court of Justice, Constitutional Court" is seen on the facade of the Palace of Justice in Bogota, Colombia September 10, 2019. Picture taken September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

Colombia's Supreme Court of Justice on Wednesday approved the extradition to the United States of accused drug kingpin and Clan del Golfo crime gang leader Dairo Antonio Usaga, known as Otoniel.

Otoniel, 50, was captured by Colombia's armed forces at the end of October, ending a seven-year manhunt. He is wanted in the United States on drug trafficking and other charges.