Cristian Fernando Gutierrez Ochoa, a high-ranking leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, was arrested for drug trafficking and money laundering after faking his own death to evade law enforcement.
Prosecutors allege Gutierrez Ochoa conspired to import large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine into the U.S. while using violence to support the cartel's activities.
'The Jalisco Cartel - one of the world's most violent and prolific drug trafficking organizations - is weaker today due to relentless law enforcement efforts,' stated Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco.
Gutierrez Ochoa supposedly faked his death to escape Mexican authorities after kidnapping two Navy members in a failed attempt to negotiate the release of 'El Mencho's' wife.
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