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The DEA arrested over 600 individuals and seized significant quantities of drugs and assets during a weeklong operation targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel, aiming to dismantle one of the world's most powerful and violent drug organizations responsible for flooding the US with synthetic drugs.
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a long-elusive Mexican drug lord and leader of the Sinaloa cartel, pleaded guilty in a U.S. court to drug trafficking charges, admitting to his role in flooding the U.S. with cocaine, heroin, and other drugs, and will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges, admitting to a career spanning over 35 years involving violence and drug smuggling, and is set to be sentenced to life in prison with a $15 billion forfeiture.
Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Garcia, co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, pleaded guilty to leading a criminal enterprise involved in drug trafficking, violence, and corruption, facing life imprisonment and a $15 billion forfeiture, marking a significant victory in efforts to dismantle the cartel and combat drug-related violence in the US.
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a key figure in the Sinaloa cartel, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in the US, admitting to leading a vast criminal network involved in drug smuggling and corruption, and faces a potential life sentence, highlighting ongoing US efforts to dismantle Mexican drug cartels and their political ties.
Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, has pleaded guilty in a New York court to drug smuggling and conspiracy charges, marking the end of his decades-long criminal career. His plea comes after his arrest in Texas and a long-standing rivalry with the Guzmán family, with sentencing scheduled for January 2026.
Ismael Zambada García, also known as El Mayo, a founding member of the Sinaloa cartel, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges and will serve life in prison for his role in building a major drug trafficking network involved in cocaine and heroin distribution, as well as orchestrating violence and corruption.
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a former leader of the Sinaloa cartel, pleaded guilty in a U.S. court to drug trafficking charges, acknowledging his role in the cartel's operations and its violence, and is expected to be sentenced to life in prison.
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, a longtime leader of the Sinaloa cartel, is expected to plead guilty to federal charges including racketeering and running a criminal enterprise, following his arrest in Texas and his role in the violent drug trade that supplied the U.S. with illegal substances.
U.S. authorities seized over $10 million in cryptocurrency linked to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel during nationwide raids that also confiscated large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine, as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle the cartel's operations.
Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested in California for overstaying a visa and is facing deportation to Mexico, where he has organized crime charges and an active arrest warrant related to the Sinaloa Cartel; he was detained days after fighting Jake Paul.
Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. was detained by ICE in Los Angeles for overstaying his visa and is facing potential deportation amid allegations of links to organized crime and the Sinaloa Cartel, which he and his lawyer deny. The arrest follows a recent boxing match and highlights ongoing immigration enforcement efforts.
Famous Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested by US immigration authorities in Los Angeles due to an active arrest warrant in Mexico related to organized crime and alleged cartel ties, and is being processed for deportation, amid controversy and denial of the allegations by his lawyer.
Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was arrested by ICE in Los Angeles for overstaying his visa, alleged ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, and involvement in organized crime, with extradition proceedings initiated by Mexican authorities.
The DHS announced the detention of Mexican boxer and alleged Sinaloa Cartel affiliate Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by ICE, citing active warrants for organized crime and weapons trafficking. Despite being flagged as a public safety threat, he was previously allowed reentry into the U.S. under the Biden administration, highlighting ongoing concerns about cartel-related threats and immigration enforcement priorities.