Chicago, Illinois. US.- Five suspected members of the cartel "Los Zetas" were captured in Chicago accused of drug trafficking between Mexico and the city, informed the Office of Illinois.
A Justice Department statement said the detainees are suspected of transporting millions of dollars that are part of a group of 20 dealers caught during an operation in Chicago and Laredo, Texas.
Those arrested are Mexicans Eduardo Trevino, Salvador Estrada, Miguel Arredondo, Vicente Casares and Juan Aguirre, 38 to 49 years.
The group was responsible for transferring cash to the border, process it and hiding it in vehicles.
The statement added that during a series of raids in Chicago, DEA agents and FBI were able to seize $ 12.4 million in cash and approximately 250 kilograms of cocaine.
This is the first time that members of "Los Zetas" are arrested and prosecuted in Chicago, Illinois prosecutors said.
A Justice Department statement said the detainees are suspected of transporting millions of dollars that are part of a group of 20 dealers caught during an operation in Chicago and Laredo, Texas.
Those arrested are Mexicans Eduardo Trevino, Salvador Estrada, Miguel Arredondo, Vicente Casares and Juan Aguirre, 38 to 49 years.
The group was responsible for transferring cash to the border, process it and hiding it in vehicles.
The statement added that during a series of raids in Chicago, DEA agents and FBI were able to seize $ 12.4 million in cash and approximately 250 kilograms of cocaine.
This is the first time that members of "Los Zetas" are arrested and prosecuted in Chicago, Illinois prosecutors said.