Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada: How US caught drug kingpin after 35 years

Category: Crime

Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a notorious drug lord and co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, was arrested in El Paso, Texas after evading capture for 35 years. His arrest was part of a sting operation orchestrated by the son of his former partner, El Chapo. Zambada's capture raises questions about the future leadership of the cartel and the potential for violence in the wake of his arrest, especially given the ongoing fentanyl crisis in the U.S.

Keywords: El Mayo Zambada, Sinaloa Cartel, drug trafficking

Source: BBC News

Update At: 7/27/2024

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