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Mexican prosecutor's office opens 'treason' investigation over El Mayo's alleged kidnapping

Newspapers announcing the arrest of El Mayo (Credit: AFP)

Mexico's prosecutor's office announced it has opened a "treason" investigation as a result of the events that led to the arrest of top cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada in the United States on July 25.

The crimes being investigated include the operation of an unlawful flight and airfield, violating migration and customs laws, kidnapping and treason, the body explained. It added that is seeking information from Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, who "El Mayo" tied with the Sinaloa Cartel.

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