An International Fugitive Captured In Arkansas

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Arkansas State Police released this photo on social media in connection with the search for an El Salvadorian fugitive.

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Elias Avila Bustillo was captured this week in Arkansas in a joint effort between Arkansas State Police troopers, ASP Air Support, and a K9 unit from the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

Bustillo was wanted by Interpol, also known as the International Criminal Police Organization, an inter-governmental organization.