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Cartel Leader 'El Mayo' Zambada Arrested in U.S. Alongside El Chapo's Son

Jul 26, 2024, 07:11 PM

Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a powerful Mexican drug cartel leader who had evaded authorities for decades, was lured onto an airplane and arrested in the United States. According to an AP source and a U.S. law enforcement official, Zambada was apprehended alongside a son of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán. The arrest marks a significant victory for U.S. law enforcement agencies in their ongoing battle against drug trafficking organizations.