Mario Ramirez-Trevino: Gulf Cartel Leader Captured in Mexico

Mario Ramirez-Trevino, a ranking member of the Gulf Cartel in Mexico, was captured.
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Mario Ramirez-Trevino: Gulf Cartel Leader Captured in Mexico
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Jack Phillips
8/17/2013
Updated:
7/18/2015

Mario Armando Ramirez-Trevino, a ranking member of the Gulf Cartel in Mexico, was captured.

CBS News confirmed on Saturday that Ramirez-Trevino was taken by authorities.

Spanish language news sit Milenio.com reported that he was captured by the army and navy in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas state. He was arrested at around 10 a.m. in Rio Bravo.

Ramirez-Trevino, known as “El Pelon” or “X-20,” is one of the most wanted cartel leaders by the U.S. State Department. It issued a $5 million reward for his capture.

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Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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