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Co-founder and alleged leader of Sinaloa Mexican drug cartel in US custody, source says

Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, co-founder and alleged current leader of the Mexican Sinaloa drug cartel, is in US custody, according to a diplomatic source with direct knowledge of the case.

,   and  Alex Stellmacher
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Co-founder and alleged leader of Sinaloa Mexican drug cartel in US custody, source says

A federal grand jury in Texas indicted him in 2012 on murder and conspiracy charges connected with drug trafficking, money laundering and organized crime.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

The defendant strongly denies the allegations against him and maintains his innocence, ensuring that his legal team will vigorously defend us in court.Upon hearing the news, our community rallied together, providing support and expressing their hope for a fair trial.

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