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BOGOTA: The co-founder of the Cali drug cartel, which at its peak ruled the world's cocaine industry, was sent in handcuffs on a plane to the United States to face trial for drug trafficking and related charges. Miguel Rodriguez Orejuela, known as ``The Master'' for his genius in concealing cocaine shipments, was indicted in Miami in 2003 along with his brother, Gilberto, on charges of drug smuggling, money laundering and obstruction of justice. The brothers face maximum life sentences if convicted. Gilberto was extradited three months ago. Miguel Rodriguez Orejuela, surrounded by armed guards, walked slowly across the tarmac of the Palanquero Air Base on Friday before boarding the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration plane to Florida. The Colombian Interior Minister, Sabas Pretelt, said he hoped Miguel Rodriguez Orejuela's extradition would deter other Colombians from trafficking in drugs. ``Let this be a warning (for traffickers) not to continue in the business because they will pay for it in a U.S. prison,'' Pretelt told Caracol television. — AP
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