Bodies of Notorious Drug Traffickers Found in Sinaloa
- Two drug traffickers linked to 'El Mayo' Zambada found dead in Sinaloa.
- The United States had charged both with fentanyl trafficking and possession of automatic weapons.
- The incident has put Mexico on alert due to its implications in the drug trade.
The bodies of Martín and Leobardo García Corrales, two brothers implicated in drug trafficking, were discovered on a rural road in Elota, Sinaloa, on Saturday. The brothers were wanted by U.S. authorities, who had placed a $4 million bounty for information leading to their capture. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York had previously indicted them for their involvement in the production and distribution of fentanyl, a potent opioid linked to numerous overdose deaths in the United States. Leobardo García Corrales was known for his connections with prominent cartel figures, including Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán and Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada. He reportedly discussed drug shipments to New York, offering fentanyl at $15,000 per kilogram. The indictment also revealed that the brothers were involved in arms trafficking, with plans to acquire automatic weapons and grenades in exchange for drug shipments. Their criminal activities were part of the broader Los Chapitos network, led by El Chapo’s sons, who are vying for control of the Sinaloa cartel. The recent murder of the García Corrales brothers may be linked to ongoing power struggles within the cartel following Zambada's arrest. The situation has intensified as Los Chapitos attempt to consolidate their control over Sinaloa's drug routes and operations. This incident highlights the violent and tumultuous nature of the drug trade in the region, as rival factions vie for dominance amidst a backdrop of law enforcement efforts to dismantle their operations.