Judge approves El Mayo's move from Texas to New York

[Síguenos ahora también en WhatsApp. Da clic aquí] judge Kathleen Cardone confirmed on Thursday that Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambadaleader and co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, transferred to New York to stand trial in this city.

Zambada, 76, is currently in custody in the border city of El Paso and has already faced two initial court appearances.

He had been on the run for nearly 50 years and was one of the most wanted fugitives in the United States until his arrest on July 25 in El Paso, Texas. reward of 15 million dollars.

He is already facing charges in the Eastern District of New York, and after the U.S. Attorney’s Office formally filed a request for his transfer on Thursday, a judge accepted it.

El Mayo Charged in Brooklyn conspiracy to manufacture and distribute fentanyl

The charges brought against Zambada in Brooklyn in February include: conspiracy to manufacture and distribute fentanyl.

Zambada faces drug trafficking and organized crime charges in Texas stemming from an alleged 2012 plot to send cocaine and marijuana to the United States.

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It is unknown when “El Mayo” Zambada might be transferred to New York.

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US asks Mexico not to proceed with El Mayo Zambada extradition trial: AMLO

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador confirmed that Mexico is still waiting for a detailed report from the United States regarding the arrest of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada in El Paso, Texas.

During a morning press conference at the National Palace, the president said the United States had asked Mexico not to proceed with the ongoing extradition trials of Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez. (EFE and Reuters)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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