Violence erupts in Mexican city of Culiacán after El Chapo's son arrested
Arrest of El Chapo’s son sparks violence in Mexican city of Culiacán (video screenshot)
(ZEROHEDGE) – Mexican authorities in the northwestern city of Culiacán arrested the son of the notorious drug lord El Chapo in a Thursday morning operation, according to the NY Times, citing three Mexican government officials.
Ovidio Guzmán López, son of Joaquín Guzmán Loera (El Chapo), was taken into custody and transferred to a military base in Mexico City according to the report.
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Meanwhile, the city has erupted in violence following the arrest – with news outlets reporting that an Aeromexico plane was hit by gunfire, while unconfirmed footage and reports are circulating that the cartel has responded by opening fire on planes and taking doctors hostage.
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