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For this reason, the American government offered a reward of 10 million dollars to anyone who provided information that led to the capture of Ismael Zambada, a figure that was increased to 15 million in September 2021.
The charges against El Mayo
The DEA website details that Zambada Garcia is charged with conspiracy to launder money, conspiracy to possess firearms for drug trafficking purposes, murder, kidnapping, violent crimes, participation in a criminal enterprise for drug trafficking and conspiracy to kill in a foreign country.
Just this February, U.S. federal prosecutors charged Ismael Zambada with conspiring to produce and distribute fentanyl, which U.S. authorities say is the leading cause of death among Americans aged 18 to 45.
