FBI offers $10K reward for man linked to bulk cocaine imports in South Florida

MIAMI, Fla. (CBS12) — The FBI Miami Field Office is searching for a Florida man accused of importing bulk amounts of cocaine to the U.S.

According to the FBI, the suspect, 44-year-old Rodolfo “Rudy” Mantilla, has ties or may travel to South Florida, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas.

Federal authorities are seeking charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and distribution of a controlled substance.

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He is described as a 5’9 Hispanic man with brown eyes and black hair. He is known to speak both Spanish and English.

The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.

The FBI urges anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the FBI at 1-800-225-5324 or visit tips.fbi.gov.

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