El Mayo Zambada Gets Hits With A Slew Of Charges By The United States (8/1/24)

Beyond The Horizon

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, the co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, is facing numerous charges in the United States following his recent arrest. The charges include:

1. Drug Trafficking: Zambada is accused of conspiring to manufacture and distribute fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine with the intent to import these drugs into the U.S. This includes the manufacture and distribution of fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid that has been a major contributor to the opioid crisis in the U.S.​​.
2. Running a Continuing Criminal Enterprise: He has been charged with operating a continuing criminal enterprise, which spans decades and includes various drug-related crimes through his leadership of the Sinaloa Cartel​​.
3. Murder Conspiracy: Zambada is also facing charges related to conspiracy to commit murder, which is part of the violent activities associated with the cartel's operations​​.
4. Money Laundering: The charges include conspiracy to launder money, which involves handling and disguising the proceeds from their extensive drug trafficking activities​.

Zambada was arrested along with Joaquin Guzman Lopez, a son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. Both were detained after landing in Texas. Zambada has pleaded not guilty to these charges and is currently awaiting further court proceedings​.
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