Mexico has extradited 26 alleged cartel members to the United States in a coordinated deal with the Trump administration, U.S. officials confirmed Tuesday.

The group, described by authorities as high-ranking cartel operatives, is accused of crimes ranging from drug and weapons trafficking to human smuggling and kidnapping. One suspect, Roberto Salazar, is wanted in connection with the 2008 killing of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputy Juan Escalante.

The U.S. Department of Justice said the suspects will appear before various federal courts in the coming days and confirmed it will not seek the death penalty against any of them.

“Today is the latest example of the Trump administration’s historic efforts to dismantle cartels and foreign terrorist organizations,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said. “These 26 men have all played a role in bringing violence and drugs to American shores. Under this Department of Justice, they will face severe consequences. We are grateful to Mexico’s National Security team for their collaboration.”

The transfer is part of a broader U.S.-Mexico push against organized crime. In February, Mexico extradited 29 cartel suspects, including infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, tied to the 1985 killing of U.S. DEA agent Enrique Camarena.

“This transfer is yet another example of what is possible when two governments stand united against violence and impunity,

“These fugitives will now face justice in U.S. courts, and the citizens of both of our nations will be safer from these common enemies.” U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson said.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum earlier dismissed speculation that the U.S. planned to send agents into Mexico to pursue cartel leaders, insisting cooperation would not involve military intervention.

“The United States is not going to come to Mexico with the military,” she said Friday. “We cooperate, we collaborate, but there is not going to be an invasion. That is ruled out, absolutely ruled out.”

The deal follows months of tension over U.S. demands for stronger action on drug trafficking and migration.

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Mexican goods over what he called “the extraordinary threat posed by illegal aliens and drugs.” In July, both countries reached an agreement extending a 90-day tariff exemption for products under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement.