Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada in U.S. Custody

Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, has been taken into U.S. custody. Zambada, alongside Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, is charged with various drug trafficking and organized crime offenses, including a recent charge for fentanyl distribution, a leading cause of death in the U.S.

Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, the co-founder of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, is now in U.S. custody, according to sources familiar with the case. Zambada, who established the cartel with Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, faces multiple indictments for drug trafficking and organized crime.

Federal prosecutors in the United States recently charged Zambada with conspiracy to manufacture and distribute fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid. U.S. authorities have attributed fentanyl as the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45.

Zambada's capture marks a significant milestone in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking and organized crime.

(With inputs from agencies.)