Woman accused of testing cocaine quality for Mexico cartel faces charges in U.S.
CBSN
A 60-year-old woman from Mexico who was allegedly responsible for the quality control testing of cocaine that was destined for the United States has been arraigned before a judge in Georgia on federal charges, according to authorities.
Irma Elvira Cruz, who is also known as "Huzipol" and "Madre," was extradited from Mexico to face the charges, the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Georgia, said in a news release Tuesday.
Cruz was allegedly responsible for testing the quality of "a large shipment of cocaine" that was headed for Atlanta. She also allegedly conspired with people in Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala "and elsewhere" to coordinate the transportation of cocaine from Colombia for distribution in the U.S. and Mexico, the news release said.
