Notorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prison

The 76-year-old, who founded the Sinaloa Cartel with Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán, apologised in court and was also ordered to pay $15bn (£11bn)...

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One of Mexico's most notorious drug cartel leaders, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, has been sentenced to life in prison in the United States. The 76-year-old kingpin was lured to the US in a sting operation and pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and conspiracy charges.

Sentenced to life in prison and ordered to pay $15 billion.
Co-founder of the infamous Sinaloa Cartel along with Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán.
Zambada apologized in court, stating, “the violence must end.”

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