Mexico extradites 13 defendants to the United States

Mexico has extradited 13 defendants, including some alleged high-level drug cartel members, to face violent crimes and drug trafficking-related offenses, the U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday.

"I am grateful to our Mexican counterparts not only for their assistance with this important matter, but also for their extraordinary efforts and unwavering partnership in our ongoing fight against international organized crime," U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch was quoted as saying in the statement.