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Jalisco Cartel Leader 'El Senoron' Who Receives Orders From Boss 'El Mencho' Arrested in Mexico

The Mexican navy has arrested "El Senoron," an alleged cell leader of the Jalisco cartel, in the resort city of Mazatlan in Mexico's state of Sinaloa.

Sinaloa Cartel and Beltran Leyva Operators in Mexico to Be Extradited to U.S. For Trafficking Cocaine, Methamphetamine

Apr 23, 2022 01:27 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Two alleged drug traffickers for the Sinaloa Cartel and the Beltran Leyva in Mexico will be extradited to the U.S. to go to the courts where they are wanted.

Mexico's Navy Seize 1,700 Kilos of Cocaine From Boat Heading to Area Dominated by Jalisco Cartel

Apr 21, 2022 06:05 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Authorities in Mexico intercepted a boat with four crew members who were on their way to transport 35 packages of cocaine in an area dominated by the Jalisco cartel.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Halts Additional Truck Inspections at the Border | Did They Find Anything Illegal During Checks?

Apr 15, 2022 11:44 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Friday revoked an order that required all commercial trucks from Mexico crossing the border to undergo extra inspections.

Colombia Top Court OKs Gulf Clan Leader Otoniel's Extradition to U.S.

Apr 07, 2022 03:57 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Gulf Clan leader Dairo Antonio Usuga, known by his alias "Otoniel," will soon be extradited to the U.S. after Colombia's Supreme Court has approved the move.

Colombia Cocaine Worth Nearly $400 Million Found Hidden in Banana Shipment in UK

Apr 06, 2022 07:41 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Nearly $400 million worth of cocaine found in a shipment of bananas from Colombia has been seized by authorities in the United Kingdom.

Jalisco Cartel Boss El Mencho's Daughter, La Negra, Freed After More Than 2 Years in U.S. Prison

Apr 05, 2022 05:48 AM EDT By Mary Webber

"La Negra," the daughter of the Jalisco cartel's boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes or "El Mencho," was released from a U.S. prison.

6 Human Heads Found on Car Roof in Mexico's Guerrero State Along With Dismembered Bodies, Narco Message

Apr 01, 2022 06:00 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Six human heads and some dismembered bodies were found on a parked car in the municipality of Chilapa de Alvarez in Mexico's state of Guerrero on Thursday.

Mexico Captures Independent Cartel of Acapulco Founder 'El Traumado'

Mar 31, 2022 04:38 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Authorities in Mexico scored a big victory on Wednesday when they arrested one of the founders of the Independent Cartel of Acapulco, known as "El Traumado."

El Chapo Trial: Sinaloa Cartel Boss to Ask Supreme Court to Review His Case to Overturn Drug Trafficking Conviction

Mar 29, 2022 11:07 AM EDT By Adrianna Grant

One of the lawyers of Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera said they will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review his case.

Las Vegas: Police Dog Detects $10.5 Million Worth of Cocaine in Tomato Delivery

Mar 27, 2022 09:00 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

A Las Vegas police dog is getting some praise on social media after directing authorities to $10.5 million worth of cocaine in a truck full of tomatoes.

El Chapo's Sinaloa Cartel Assassin 'Grim Reaper' Gets Life in Prison; Gulf Cartel Boss 'El Contador' Indicted

Mar 25, 2022 03:48 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A Sinaloa Cartel assassin, known as the "Grim Reaper," has been sentenced to life imprisonment on Thursday.

El Chapo Case: Sister-in-Law of One of Chicago's Flores Twins Tied to Sinaloa Cartel to Plead Guilty to Money Laundering

Mar 22, 2022 04:27 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A sister-in-law of one of Chicago's Flores twins tied with Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera is expected to plead guilty to money laundering.

Leader of El Chapo's Sinaloa Cartel, 2 Narco Women Arrested in Mexico's Tourist Paradise of Quintana Roo

Mar 18, 2022 08:34 AM EDT By Adrianna Grant

A police operation in Mexico's state of Quintana Roo has led to the arrest of one of the leaders of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera's infamous Sinaloa Cartel.

El Chapo Case: Brother of Chicago Twins Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering, Admits Hiding Millions for Them

Mar 18, 2022 05:27 AM EDT By Mary Webber

An older brother of Chicago drug lords - the Flores twins- associated with Sinaloa Cartel boss "El Chapo" has admitted to hiding millions of drug cash for them.

Mexico Deports Drug Trafficking Leader El Huevo After His Arrest Fueled Violent Attacks

Mar 15, 2022 11:17 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Mexico had deported a suspected drug trafficking leader identified as Juan Trevino, a.k.a. El Huevo. His deportation was made after his arrest drove armed attacks by his organization on almost two dozen military installations and a U.S. consulate.