Manuel Noriega was moved because of hypertension , possible stroke , police say . Noriega fled his offices and tried to seek sanctuary in the Vatican Embassy in Panama City . He was transferred from prison , where he was sent for crimes committed in office . Manuel Noriega returned to U.S. 22 years after 22 years in Colombian , Panama prisons .
Manuel Noriega was moved because of hypertension , possible stroke , police say . He was transferred from prison , where he was sent for crimes committed in office . Manuel Noriega returned to U.S. 22 years after 22 years in Colombian , Panama prisons .