The Arrest of Joaquin “Chapo” Guzman

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The Arrest of Joaquin “Chapo” Guzman
Guzman is a renowned drug lord across the globe, and he has faced multiple arrests for the last two decades. The latest arrest occurred in 2016 in Mexico, where he was put into custody on drug charges. The head of Sinaloa cartels was arrested in Sinaloa near Los Mochis (Chapparo). Before his capture, Guzman was accompanied by his guards, whom the Mexican Marines killed. Notably, his capture occurred after he escaped from the prison where he was serving a 20 year-term. According to Chapparo, Guzman was interviewed by Sean Penn after his escape. It could have been a mistake that led to his second capture in Los Mochis. El Chapo (Guzman) had an accumulated wealth totaling over $14 billion.
However, he was extradited and charged in the American prison for drug charges. The department of justice in the USA sentenced El Chapo to 30 years in prison. El Chapo was sentenc...