Sinaloa Cartel Leader 'El Mayo' Zambada with $15 Million Reward and 'El Chapo's' Son Arrested in Texas on July 25

Jul 26, 2024, 02:12 AM

Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, was arrested by U.S. authorities during an FBI sting operation at Dona Ana County International Jetport in El Paso, Texas, on July 25. Zambada, who had a $15 million reward on his head, was taken into custody along with Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of the infamous drug lord 'El Chapo.' Both arrests are seen as significant victories for U.S. law enforcement and could potentially reshape the Mexican criminal landscape. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland confirmed the arrests. Zambada and Guzman Lopez face multiple charges, including drug trafficking, and are set to appear in federal court in Santa Teresa.