Jorge Salcedo | |
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Born | Jorge Salcedo Cabrera November 25, 1947 Bogotá, D.C., Colombia |
Other names | Ricardo Salgado |
Alma mater | University of Los Andes |
Occupation(s) | Engineer, surveillance expert |
Organization | Cali Cartel (1989–1995) |
Known for | Operation Cornerstone |
Criminal status | Entered witness protection |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Colombia |
Branch | National Army Reserve |
Service years | 1965–1992 |
Rank | Captain |
Jorge Salcedo Cabrera (born November 25, 1947) is a Colombian civil engineer, countersurveillance specialist, and former head of security for Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela and the Cali Cartel who turned confidential informant for the Drug Enforcement Administration. His information on the cartel—Operation Cornerstone—led to its eventual disbandment, as a result of which Salcedo and his family have entered the United States Federal Witness Protection Program.