KINGSTON, Jamaica — Reputed gang leader Christopher “Dudus” Coke, who eluded a bloody police offensive in his slum stronghold last month, surrendered to authorities outside Jamaica’s capital Tuesday, local news media reported.
Coke has been called one of the world’s most dangerous drug lords by U.S. authorities and faces trial in New York on drug and arms trafficking charges. One Jamaican newspaper said he was prepared to waive his right to an extradition hearing.
His surrender came nearly a month after 76 people were killed during a four-day assault by Jamaican police and soldiers on the West Kingston slum of Tivoli Gardens, which is Coke’s base. Gunmen loyal to Coke battled security forces during the manhunt.
Coke served as community leader and enforcer in the gritty neighborhood.
