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Major Blow to Sinaloa Cartel: El Mayo Zambada and El Chapo’s Son Arrested in El Paso

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
July 26, 2024
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Major Blow to Sinaloa Cartel: El Mayo Zambada and El Chapo’s Son Arrested in El Paso
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In a major blow to drug trafficking in the U.S., Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s son were arrested on Thursday in El Paso, Texas. This strategic arrest marks a major victory for U.S. authorities and could potentially alter the dynamics of the Mexican criminal underworld.

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  • Background on Zambada and Guzman Lopez
  • Arrest Details
  • Official Reactions
  • Potential Implications
  • Conclusion

Background on Zambada and Guzman Lopez

Ismael Zambada, a major drug lord in Mexico’s drug trafficking history, co-founded the Sinaloa Cartel with Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. El Chapo, who was extradited to the U.S. in 2017, is currently serving a life sentence in a maximum-security prison. Zambada, believed to be in his 70s, and his partner’s son, Guzman Lopez, who is in his 30s, face multiple charges in the U.S. for trafficking fentanyl and other drugs. Their arrest is very pivotal to the US authorities due to the recent surge in fentanyl overdoses that has become the leading cause of death among Americans aged 18 to 45.

Arrest Details

Zambada and Guzman Lopez were detained after arriving in a private plane in the El Paso area. According to three U.S. officials familiar with the operation, Guzman Lopez lured Zambada to the U.S. The arrests occurred at a Santa Teresa airport, where federal agents awaited the plane’s arrival. The scene was described by a witness as “pretty calm” and “arranged,” suggesting a well-coordinated operation.

Official Reactions

U.S. President Joe Biden praised the arrests and reiterated his commitment to combating drug trafficking. “Too many of our citizens have lost their lives to the scourge of fentanyl,” he stated, emphasizing the broader impact of the drug crisis.

Potential Implications

U.S. authorities had placed a $15 million reward on Zambada and a $5 million bounty on Guzman Lopez. Their arrest is a notable achievement for U.S. law enforcement, given the Sinaloa Cartel’s global drug trafficking network, which spans over 50 countries. The arrests could potentially lead to internal conflict within the cartel due to the perceived betrayal, further destabilizing the organization.

Conclusion

The capture of Zambada and Guzman Lopez represents a significant blow to the Sinaloa Cartel and an important success for U.S. authorities in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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