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NOVEMBER 7, 2024
PRESS RELEASE
High-Ranking Member of Sinaloa Cartel Indicted on Drug Conspiracy Charge
SAN DIEGO — A federal grand jury in Chicago indicted a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel for allegedly manufacturing cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs in Mexico and importing them into the United States.
According to an indictment returned Monday in the Northern District of Illinois, Jose Angel Canobbio Inzunza, 44, served as a principal advisor, lieutenant, and security chief for Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Salazar. Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Salazar, along with his three brothers, allegedly led a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico after the arrest and imprisonment of their father, Joaquin Guzman Loera. The indictment alleges Canobbio Inzunza conspired with the brothers — who are known as the “Chapitos” — and others to manufacture cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana in Mexico and import the drugs into the United States for further distribution. The indictment states that Canobbio Inzunza financed and led an armed security group known as “Los Chimales,” which provided security for the Guzman faction of the Sinaloa Cartel and engaged in armed conflict to assist the Chapitos in importing drugs into the United States. The Chapitos have been charged in other indictments in the United States within the last year.
Canobbio Inzunza is charged with conspiracy to manufacture and distribute controlled substances for unlawful importation into the United States and to import controlled substances into the United States. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. Canobbio Inzunza is believed to be currently residing in Mexico and a U.S. warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri, head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting U.S. Attorney Morris Pasqual for the Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Attorney Tara K. McGrath for the Southern District of California, Assistant Director in Charge David Sundberg of the FBI Washington Field Office, Special Agent in Charge Stacey Moy of the FBI San Diego Field Office and Special Agent in Charge Francisco B. Burrola of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Arizona made the announcement.
The FBI and HSI are investigating the case.
Trial Attorney Kirk Handrich of the Criminal Division’s Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section, Assistant U.S. Attorneys Andrew Erskine and Michelle Parthum for the Northern District of Illinois and Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Sutton for the Southern District of California are prosecuting the case.
The case is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles drug trafficking organizations and other criminal networks that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local enforcement agencies.
An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Kelly Thornton, Director of Media Relations
Looks like his own people gave him up, might be part of the deals JGL is making along with his sons.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean gave him up??? He’s not in custody, he’s still doing his thing I’m sure.
DeleteAn indictment is not an arrest. Mexicans have to catch him first, then the extradition process, may take a while.
Delete@8:03 Agreed. They giving up info on their people. Matter of time till it all crumbles down. Worst decision for the chaputos to start this war.
DeleteCan't wait to see how shinebomb negotiates with the US/ haha
ReplyDeleteNegotiate what? This individual? He is of no concern to the federal government.
DeleteIf I were you I'd worry about the rights you're going to involuntary cede with your soon to be president that's a convicted felon.
Wide open, you can say…
DeleteRaro que solamente tengan una foto de él cuando el tranquilamente se paseaba por cln como pedro por su casa, aveces asta a Pata andaba y se dejaba ver por todos. Todo se termino desde que empezó la guerra con los mayos.
ReplyDeleteWhen the blo/cds war started, both sides were friends and family. They all knew where each other lived but at the end most had to fight each other. I wonder if it's same case for this war.
DeleteIt's really pointless, when there is someone else waiting to take his place. Death penalty needed in Mexico.
ReplyDeleteWasn't a huge fan of Sol he's a smart ass. But you guys need him back asap there is no effort from BB any more.direct copying from blog del narco article for article.Without sol you guys are the sicario006 of narco sites
ReplyDeleteWhat a crybaby.
DeleteThis is information provided by the two Chapitos brother currently held in the United States. They are singing like birds in order to get the best deal possible. The thing that pisses me off is that in about seven years after the two Chapitos brothers get out of prison they will be placed in the witness protection program. They will have two agents each protecting them around the clock and get a monthly pay. All this from tax payer dollars. What a shame. Nuff Said!!!
ReplyDeleteWhen the zapita feels the heat He will turn in his associate. You heard it here first . Arriba la delincuencia!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteRIP Gilbertona
I thought El Chimal led the group hence the name?
ReplyDeleteAndan con todo los Chapitos colaborando con la dea. Ya dijo ocran leaks que pronto se va a entregar el werito.
ReplyDeleteinfo coming from El Trebol
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