A 6th suspected war criminal is now in custody

By News Staff

Posted Aug 3, 2011 12:02 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

The Canada Border Services Agency says a sixth person on the countries 30 most wanted list is now in custody.

Cesar Amilcar Chavarria Padilla of Guatemala turned himself in to authorities in Toronto on august 2.

The CBSA is still on the hunt for 26 people they say are suspected of committing war crimes or crimes against humanity.

To view pictures of the remaining suspects click here www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

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