New: Mexican Senator Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Arrested in San Diego
Mexican Senator Enrique Inzunza Cazárez has been arrested in San Diego on serious charges related to drug trafficking and weapons possession. He is accused of conspiring with the Sinaloa Cartel to import narcotics into the United States. Cazárez turned himself in to federal authorities, raising questions about his motivations and potential cooperation with U.S. law enforcement.
- ▪Enrique Inzunza Cazárez, a senator from Sinaloa, was taken into custody by the DEA in San Diego.
- ▪He faces charges including narcotics importation conspiracy and possession of machine guns.
- ▪Cazárez is among ten officials indicted by a U.S. court for their connections to the Sinaloa Cartel.
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New: Mexican Senator Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Arrested in San Diego By Ward Clark | 4:09 PM on May 17, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Los Angeles Field Division via AP Once in a while, here in the United States, we're reminded that we share our southern border with what is essentially a failed narco-state, where the real power is held by the wealthy drug cartels. We have made some inroads into those cartels, though; on Sunday, we learned of another, with news of the arrest of a Mexican Senator, no less. Sinaloa Senator Enrique Inzunza Cazárez is, as of Friday, now in American custody, and he is facing a number of serious charges.
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