US Nabs Cartel Leader After El Chapo’s Son Tricks Him onto Flight Across Border
In a stunning turn of events, US authorities have captured a high-ranking cartel leader after a clever sting operation involving the son of notorious drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. The 76-year-old Ismael Zambada, also known as "El Mayo," was tricked onto a flight from Mexico to the United States by his own associate, Guzman Lopez, who had secretly been working with authorities.
According to sources, Guzman Lopez, who is the son of El Chapo, had been cooperating with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Mexican authorities to bring down Zambada, a powerful figure in the Sinaloa cartel. The cartel is one of the most notorious and violent drug trafficking organizations in the world, and Zambada has been on the run for years.
The operation began when Guzman Lopez, who had been working with the DEA, approached Zambada with a proposal to look at potential properties in Mexico. Zambada, unaware of the trap, agreed to meet with Guzman Lopez and was lured onto a flight from Mexico City to Los Angeles.
Once on the plane, Zambada was arrested by US authorities, who had been waiting for him at the airport. The operation was carried out in collaboration with Mexican authorities, who had been working to bring down Zambada for years.
"This is a significant blow to the Sinaloa cartel and a major victory for our law enforcement agencies," said a senior US official. "We are grateful to Guzman Lopez for his bravery and cooperation in helping us bring down Zambada."
Zambada, who is considered one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world, has been linked to numerous violent crimes, including murder, kidnapping, and drug trafficking. His capture is seen as a major milestone in the US-Mexico war on drugs.
The capture of Zambada comes just months after the extradition of El Chapo to the United States, where he is facing trial on drug trafficking charges. The Sinaloa cartel has been responsible for much of the violence and drug trafficking in Mexico and the United States, and the capture of Zambada is seen as a major blow to the organization.
Guzman Lopez, who had been a key player in the Sinaloa cartel, had been working with the DEA for several months before the operation. His cooperation with authorities is seen as a major turning point in the fight against the cartel.
"This is a significant development in our efforts to dismantle the Sinaloa cartel," said a DEA official. "We are grateful to Guzman Lopez for his bravery and cooperation in helping us bring down Zambada."
The capture of Zambada is seen as a major victory for US and Mexican authorities, who have been working together to bring down the Sinaloa cartel. The operation is a testament to the power of cooperation and intelligence gathering in the fight against organized crime.
In the coming weeks, Zambada is expected to face trial in the United States, where he will be charged with drug trafficking and other crimes. His capture is seen as a major blow to the Sinaloa cartel, and a significant step forward in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime.
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