Is Tijuana Cartel still active?
The Tijuana Cartel (Spanish: Cártel de Tijuana) or Arellano-Félix-Organization (Spanish: Organización Arellano Félix, AFO) is a Mexican drug cartel based in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico….Tijuana Cartel.
| Areas predominantly controlled by the Tijuana Cartel shown in purple | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Years active | 1987–present |
Where are the Arellano brothers?
Two of the brothers remain in U.S. prisons. Benjamin Arellano Felix was arrested in 2002, and Francisco Javier Arellano Felix in 2006. They are serving for racketeering, drug trafficking and money laundering crimes. Benjamin was sentenced to 25 years in prison, while Javier is serving a life term, according to the FBI.
Who controls Sinaloa cartel?
Ismael Zambada
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada
| Ismael Zambada | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Mayo, M-Z, Padrino, el Señor |
| Occupation | Leader of Sinaloa Cartel |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Predecessor | Joaquin Guzmán Loera |
Who runs Mexico cartel now?
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada
| Ismael Zambada | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Mayo, M-Z, Padrino, el Señor |
| Occupation | Leader of Sinaloa Cartel |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Predecessor | Joaquin Guzmán Loera |
What happened to the Arellano?
His brother Ramón Arellano Félix, believed to be the most ruthless member, was eventually killed in a Mazatlán shootout with the Federal Police in February 2002….
| Eduardo Arellano Félix | |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Francisco Javier Arellano Félix |
| Successor | Luis Fernando Sánchez Arellano |
| Criminal penalty | 15 years’ imprisonment |