Major Arrests: El Mayo and El Chapo's Son Caught in U.S. Drug Bust

Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman’s son were arrested in El Paso, Texas. This significant event may reshape the Mexican drug landscape. Both face multiple U.S. charges for trafficking fentanyl, the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45. The arrests could destabilize the Sinaloa Cartel.

In a landmark operation, Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman's son were arrested in El Paso, Texas, marking a crucial victory for U.S. authorities. Zambada co-founded the infamous Sinaloa Cartel alongside El Chapo, who is currently serving a life sentence in the U.S.

Both Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez were apprehended after landing in El Paso by private jet. They face numerous charges related to the trafficking of fentanyl, a drug that has become the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45. U.S. officials indicated that Guzman Lopez lured Zambada to the U.S. as part of a strategic sting operation.

President Joe Biden praised the arrests, emphasizing ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and its devastating effects. The outcome could potentially shake the Sinaloa Cartel, as similar events in the past have triggered violent internal conflicts. The U.S. has accused the cartel of being the primary supplier of fentanyl, and both Zambada and Guzman Lopez were subject to significant bounties from U.S. authorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)