U.S.-wanted nephew of drug lord "El Chapo" is captured in Mexico
Isai 'N', the nephew of drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, has been captured in Mexico. The arrest took place in Sonora, where authorities also seized a significant cache of drugs and weapons. This operation is part of ongoing efforts by Mexican security forces to dismantle criminal organizations.
- ▪Isai 'N' was arrested in Sonora, Mexico, and is wanted by U.S. authorities.
- ▪Authorities seized 687 kilos of cocaine, 151 guns, and 18 grenades during the operation.
- ▪El Chapo is currently serving a life sentence in a maximum security prison in Colorado.
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Crime U.S.-wanted nephew of notorious cartel boss "El Chapo" is captured in Mexico Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 12:32 PM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google The nephew of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was captured in an operation in Mexico, security authorities said Tuesday.The suspect, identified only as Isai "N," was arrested in the northern border state of Sonora and is sought by U.S. authorities, top security official Omar Garcia Harfuch said on X.Harfuch also said 687 kilos of cocaine, 151 guns and 18 grenades were seized at a separate location. "These actions reflect the permanent coordination of the Mexican State to apprehend priority targets and weaken the operational capabilities of criminal groups," he wrote on X.
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