Leader of brutal Mexican drug cartel captured

ALJAZEERA: T he leader of the brutal “Los Zetas” Mexican drug cartel has been captured, according to Mexican media and US officials.

Miguel Angel Trevino Morales, known as “Z-40”, was arrested on Monday in his home town of Nuevo Laredo, on the border with the United States, according to Mexican media.

His arrest is one of the biggest victories in Mexican president Enrique Pena Nieto’s efforts against cartels… (more)