Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' appears in El Paso court, pleads not guilty

Category: Crime

Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa drug cartel, is in U.S. custody facing multiple charges including conspiracy to manufacture and distribute fentanyl. He pleaded not guilty to seven charges during his initial court appearance in El Paso. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized the Justice Department's commitment to holding cartel leaders accountable for the fentanyl epidemic. Zambada's arrest follows a long history of drug trafficking and organized crime, with a reward of up to $15 million previously offered for his capture.

Keywords: Ismael Zambada, Sinaloa Cartel, Fentanyl

Source: El Paso Times

Update At: 7/27/2024

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