The United States has taken custody of 26 fugitives from Mexico, including high-ranking members of the Sinaloa Cartel, Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, and Cártel del Noreste, in an operation targeting cartel leaders, violent enforcers, and human smugglers. The charges span drug trafficking, kidnapping, murder, money laundering, and firearms violations.
Among them is Jose Carlos Guzman Bernal, who is charged in the District of Alaska and faces up to life imprisonment if convicted. Federal prosecutors allege that Guzman Bernal played a significant role in trafficking fentanyl and other dangerous drugs into Alaska, contributing to the state’s growing overdose crisis.
“Today is the latest example of the Trump administration’s historic efforts to dismantle cartels and foreign terrorist organizations,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “These 26 men have all played a role in bringing violence and drugs to American shores — under this Department of Justice, they will face severe consequences for their crimes against this country.”
The fugitives include leaders and enforcers for cartels designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists. U.S. officials say they are collectively responsible for importing tons of cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin into the United States.
Other notable defendants include:
- Abigael Gonzalez Valencia (“Cuini”) – leader of Los Cuinis, accused of moving multi-ton cocaine shipments from South America into the U.S.
- Kevin Gil Acosta & Martin Zazueta Perez – Sinaloa Cartel security bosses for the Chapitos faction, charged with protecting fentanyl labs and attacking Mexican officials with military-grade weapons.
- Abdul Karim Conteh – accused of leading a global human smuggling network that brought thousands of migrants from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia into the U.S. via Mexico.
- Luis Raul Castro Valenzuela (“Chacho”) – charged with kidnapping and holding hostage a U.S. citizen.
- Juan Carlos Felix Gastelum (“El Chavo Félix”) – alleged operator of methamphetamine “super labs” in Sinaloa and Durango.
- Roberto Salazar – wanted in the 2008 killing of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Juan Escalante.
- Pablo Edwin Huerta Nuno (“Flaquito”) – Tijuana Plaza boss accused of supplying thousands of kilograms of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine to Southern California.
Officials say the custody transfers were made in close coordination with Mexico’s National Security team, marking one of the most significant joint anti-cartel actions in recent years.
Just more “cleaning up” after the last administration……Good job MR. President.
Mayor Bronson would have handled this at no cost. Now we taxpayers are stuck with the bill.
How do you figure? They are federal prisoners.. the Feds pay the state a daily amount for every day they are in custody in a state facility..
Well that’s good news to be sure. Good for you Suzanne for copping the story early. I would add this: a sorta in the know source explained that the arrest operation had been concieved and planned from well in to the Biden administration. Trump can’t find Mexico on the map, but whatever.
That’s because we have been in a COG type of situation in the United State of America from at least 2016. The “Biden” wasn’t the original. Hopefully you will not be part of the 10%. Looks a little rainy in Anchorage right now but then again, August in Anchorage does tend to be that way. So I, for one, am very thankful and appreciative of any and all sunny days. On the upside, this means I don’t have to try to get out the hose and water my lawn.
You’re saying the now defunct Biden admin is responsible for these arrests? I highly doubt that. Trump is very aware of Mexico’s location, it’s why he wanted to rename the gulf.
So you are saying the guy that couldn’t find his as* with a 10 man working party knows more then Trump. Name the operation you speak of. Oh you mean the Joe that said “We finally beat medicare”. To quote DJT “I don’t think even he knows what he said”. Do you think Hunter is the smartest man you know?
A sorta in the know source says a sorta in the know administration was on it.
Yes we heard “he was on our radar” every time a criminal finally did something to heinous for the sort of in the know administration to cover up.
Thank You President Trump for keeping your campaign promises.
It is beyond clear that the states will not build enough prison space for the criminals in our society, not to mention all the Mexican criminals that we must now incarcerate. The federal government has both the resources and the land to build the sprawling prison camps we so desperately need. The Nevada desert has plenty of space. Build them, and then fill them up.
Trenches and dozers are more efficient……..upon conviction after a fair trial of course.
There is a lot of empty space in the gulags in Siberia. Their programs are a great testament to effective recidivism.
I voted for this. Keep up the good work!
Adak, nice spot for a ‘gulog’