Ismael Zambada, a drug cartel leader, was sentenced to life in a US prison
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was sentenced to life in a Brooklyn federal court and ordered to pay $15bn in drug profits.
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“Notorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prison”
Ismael Zambada, a drug cartel leader, was sentenced to life in a US prison
Key points
- Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was sentenced to life in a Brooklyn federal court hearing.
- The US judge also ordered Zambada to pay $15bn (£11bn) in drug-trafficking profits.
- In 2024, Zambada was lured to the US after believing they would inspect clandestine airstrips.
- Zambada entered a plea deal last year, admitting drug smuggling and conspiracy charges to avoid death penalty.
- Prison placement remains undecided as Zambada requested a prison hospital for age-related health issues.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in US federal court”
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“Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada sentenced to life in US prison”
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Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was sentenced to life in a Brooklyn federal court and ordered to pay $15bn in drug profits.