Drug Kingpin 'El Chapo' Has Been Captured
(CBSDFW.COM) - The DEA has confirmed that Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been captured.
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto tweeted the news earlier today "mission accomplished: we have him."
Guzman was recaptured seven months after he escaped from a maximum security prison.
According to CBS News, Guzman was captured after a shootout with Mexican marines at a home in the city of Los Mochis. They say five people were killed in the battle and one Mexican marine was wounded.
Two armored vehicles, eight long guns, one handgun and a rocket-propelled grenade launcher were found at the home according to reports.
The DEA released this statement Friday afternoon:
"The capture of Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman-Loera is a victory for the rule of law and the Mexican people and government. The arrest is a significant achievement in our shared fight against transnational organized crime, violence, and drug trafficking. It is further evidence of our two countries' resolve to ensure justice is served for families who have been plagued by Guzman-Loera's ruthless acts of violence. The DEA and Mexico have a strong partnership and we will continue to support Mexico in its efforts to improve security for its citizens and continue to work together to respond to the evolving threats posed by transnational criminal organizations."
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