Ricardo Ruiz Velasco (Ricardo Ruiz Velasco) is a suspect wanted by the DEA in connection with a case involving the importation of drugs into the US. The US indictment uses the names Tripa, RR and Doble R; the full name is important due to repeated reports of other detainees with similar nicknames. [1][2][3]
Brief background
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name in sources | Ricardo Ruiz Velasco |
| Date of birth | 1984 — according to the DEA file |
| Jurisdiction and international links | Mexico; USA |
| Legal status | Listed on the DEA’s wanted list; facing criminal charges in the US |
| Other names and aliases | RR; Doble R; Tripa |
Drugs and weapons charges
The District of Columbia indictment describes an alleged long-standing conspiracy and firearms offences in connection with drug trafficking. It is dated 4 November 2025; the document formed part of the measures announced in August 2026 against the CJNG. [1][2][3]
The weapons cache is said to date from around 2012, but this is not the date on which his criminal history was established in court. The charges and information regarding the reward reflect the position of the US authorities, rather than the outcome of the trial on the merits of the case. [1][2][3]
Do not confuse different cases based on nicknames
The DEA has published a photofit of Ruiz Velásco, born in 1984, and is offering a reward of up to 10 million dollars. The case file does not include unconfirmed details regarding every offence attributed in the media to a person known as ‘Double R’. [1][2][3]
Timeline of the case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 04.11.2025 | Date of the federal indictment. |
| 05.08.2026 | Announcement of new charges and rewards. |
Verified on 4 November 2026. The status of the case is based on the sources cited; charges and allegations do not constitute a conviction.
