Loaiza got involved in criminal activities in the 1980s, after moving to the Putumayo Department, and getting involved in drug trafficking. By the end of the 1980s, and having attained some power and money and becoming infamous for his cruelty, he joined the Norte del Valle Cartel, eventually becoming one of its leaders. As the Cartel was involved in a conflict over territory with the ELN guerrilla, Loaiza led a bloody campaign in the cities of Trujillo, Bolívar, and Riofrío that would last for 6 years causing many deaths in what is called the Massacre of Trujillo. Loaiza, coordinated the drug trafficking network in Trujillo, and was also infamous as a vicious torturer. Under increasing pressure from law enforcement agencies, he surrendered to Colombian authorities on June 19, 1995.USDJ - Drgud enforcement administration: Henry Loaiza
