The detention came a day after the US Department of Justice requested his extradition over drug trafficking and weapons charges.

Hernández is accused of having been involved in a drug-trafficking ring which included his younger brother, Tony Hernández, who was sentenced to life in prison by a US judge in March last year for drug trafficking.

Juan Orlando Hernández Alvarado served as President of Honduras from 27 January 2014 to 27 January 2022.

On February 7, Hernández had his visa revoked by the U.S. Department of State, due to involvements in corruption and dealings with narcotics. (ILKHA)