The FBI extradited an alleged senior leader of the MS-13 gang who was on the agency's "10 most wanted" list, FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday.

Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales is allegedly a key senior leader of MS-13 directing gang activity in the United States, Mexico, and El Salvador, the FBI said.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel applauded Mexican authorities Tuesday for the arrest and handover of one of the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” suspects, an alleged gang leader from El Salvador.