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U.S. Offers $10 Million for Capture of Sinaloa Cartel Leaders in Tijuana

The State Department seeks information on two brothers identified as key figures in the cartel's operations at the U.S. border.

US Offers $10M Reward for Capture of Sinaloa Cartel Leaders in Tijuana

The State Department seeks information on two brothers leading the cartel's operations in Baja California.

US Offers $10 Million for Capture of Sinaloa Cartel Leaders in Tijuana

Authorities seek information on brothers Rene Arzate Garcia and Alfonso Arzate Garcia, identified as key figures in the cartel's operations at the US-Mexico border

$5M Reward Offered for Sinaloa Cartel Boss 'La Rana' Charged with Narcoterrorism

Prosecutors allege Rene Arzate-Garcia and his brother have ruled Tijuana drug trade with violence and corruption for 15 years.

$10M Reward Offered for Sinaloa Cartel Leaders

U.S. State Department announces rewards for information leading to arrests of Tijuana Plaza bosses

San Diego Traffic Stop Uncovers 87-Pound Meth Haul

K-9 alert and consented search led deputies to narcotics hidden in vehicle's fuel tank and quarter panel.

Cartel Violence Traps Californians Near US Border

Tourists in Puerto Vallarta urged to shelter in place as narco gangs go on bloody rampage after leader's killing

Chula Vista Woman with Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Ties Sentenced to Prison

Wuendi Valenzuela Valenzuela received 11 years and 3 months for leading a drug trafficking operation with links to the Sinaloa Cartel.

Chula Vista Woman Sentenced for Leading Drug Cell Linked to Sinaloa Cartel

Wuendi Valenzuela Valenzuela pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering.

Trafficker Linked to Purest Fentanyl in San Diego Sentenced to Prison

Aaron 'El Kobi' Kobisher received over 8 years for his role in a drug trafficking ring spanning the U.S. and Mexico.

Member of Mexican Drug Cartel Sentenced to 20 Years

Alejandro Salinas played a leadership role in a Tijuana-based drug trafficking organization that smuggled fentanyl and meth into the U.S.

Man Convicted in San Diego Court for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Linked to Double Murder

Ricardo Orizaba-Zendejas found guilty for his role in a Yakima-based drug ring that led to the deaths of a pregnant woman and her husband.

Drug Dealer Convicted in Trafficking Case Tied to Double Murder, Including Pregnant Woman

Jury finds Ricardo Orizaba-Zendejas guilty for his role in drug ring that led to killings of couple in Washington

San Diego DA charges dozens in 'open-air' drug market crackdown

Operation Street Sweeper targeted fentanyl, meth, and crack cocaine dealing in East Village neighborhood