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Chapo Escapes Mexican Prison
Joaquin Guzman Loera, the notorious ‘Chapo,’ has escaped from a Mexican prison, leaving authorities on both sides of the border scrambling to recapture the elusive drug lord.
According to law enforcement officials, Guzman Loera, 61, was being held at the Altiplano maximum-security prison in Mexico when he somehow managed to break free, sparking a massive manhunt.
Guzman Loera, who was extradited to the United States in 2017 to face multiple drug trafficking and organized crime charges, had been serving a 20-year sentence in Mexico for various crimes, including murder and racketeering.
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch, speaking on behalf of the federal government, expressed concern over Guzman Loera’s escape, stating, ‘We share the government of Mexico’s concern regarding the escape of Joaquin Guzman Loera ‘Chapo’ from a Mexican prison.’
‘In addition to his crimes in Mexico, he faces multiple drug trafficking and organized crime charges in the United States,’ Lynch continued.
‘The U.S. government stands ready to work with our Mexican partners to provide any assistance that may help support his swift recapture,’ she added.
Guzman Loera’s escape has sent shockwaves through law enforcement agencies, who are working tirelessly to track down the fugitive. The U.S. government has pledged its support in the manhunt, offering any assistance necessary to bring Guzman Loera back behind bars.
As the situation continues to unfold, law enforcement officials are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings of Guzman Loera to the authorities immediately.
The escape of Joaquin Guzman Loera ‘Chapo’ serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by organized crime and the importance of international cooperation in combating it.
Key Facts
- State: Federal
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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