Major Arrests in Sinaloa Cartel: US Detains Top Leaders 'El Mayo' Zambada and Guzman Lopez

US authorities have apprehended Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman's son, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, in El Paso. Their arrests could significantly impact the Sinaloa Cartel's operations, especially its fentanyl trafficking network, which is a leading cause of death among Americans aged 18-45.

US authorities have arrested Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, in El Paso, Texas. The arrest marks a significant blow to the Sinaloa Cartel's operations, potentially reshaping Mexico's criminal landscape.

Zambada and Guzman Lopez both face multiple charges for drug trafficking, including fentanyl shipments contributing to a surge in US deaths among Americans aged 18-45. The arrests followed a covert operation where Guzman Lopez lured Zambada to the US.

The apprehensions could trigger tensions within the Sinaloa Cartel, similar to the violent episodes seen in 2008 when another leader was detained. Both Zambada and Guzman Lopez are high-profile targets, with US authorities offering multimillion-dollar rewards for their capture.

(With inputs from agencies.)