Two former Mexican officials accused of taking bribes and conspiring with drug cartels have surrendered themselves to U.S. authorities.
Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, 66, formerly the secretary of public security for the Mexican state of Sinaloa, appeared in Arizona on federal charges last week, Reuters reported. He did not enter a plea and his next court date is June 1. Former Sinaloa finance minister Enrique Diaz also surrendered to U.S. authorities.