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news Metropolimx 2026-05-15

Former Sinaloa Security Chief Arrested by DEA Over "Los Chapitos" Links

Sinaloa's former Secretary of Public Security, Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, has been arrested by U.S. authorities and is now in custody in New York. He is accused of providing protection and information to "Los Chapitos," a criminal faction led by "El Chapo's" sons. Mexican and U.S. authorities are coordinating on this high-profile case.

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