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Son Of Drug Lord In Custody

June 22 2012

Mexico

Mexican authorities say they have captured a son of the leader of a powerful drug cartel, reports RTT News.

Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar -- known as "El Gordo" or "The Fat One" -- was arrested Thursday in the city of Zapopan in central Jalisco state, said military officials.

A statement released by the Mexican navy noted that Jesus Guzman is the son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the leader of the Sinaloa drug cartel. The younger Guzman was indicted in Chicago in 2009 for...

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