High-Profile Arrests of Mexican Drug Leaders in Texas

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a prominent drug kingpin, and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of "El Chapo", were arrested in El Paso, Texas. They face multiple charges in the U.S. Their detentions mark a significant achievement for U.S. law enforcement. Zambada's arraignment is scheduled next Wednesday.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 26-07-2024 21:36 IST | Created: 26-07-2024 21:36 IST
High-Profile Arrests of Mexican Drug Leaders in Texas

In a significant law enforcement victory, Mexican drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was ordered detained without bond in the United States after being arrested in El Paso, Texas, court records reveal.

The same operation also led to the arrest of Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of infamous drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. Both Zambada and Guzman Lopez face multiple charges in the U.S. for trafficking fentanyl and other drugs.

Scheduled for arraignment next Wednesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Anne Berton, the arrests of these high-profile figures are expected to cause substantial ripples in the Mexican drug trade landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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