Category: Crime
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a key figure in the Sinaloa cartel, was arrested in El Paso, Texas, after being lured across the border by federal agents. He faces multiple federal charges, including drug trafficking and money laundering. Zambada's arrest marks a significant victory for US law enforcement in combating drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl, which has caused numerous overdose deaths in the US. Another cartel leader, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, was also arrested during the operation.
Keywords: Ismael Zambada, Sinaloa cartel, fentanyl trafficking
Update At: 7/27/2024