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Leader of Zetas Drug Cartel Captured in Mexico

HeadlineJul 16, 2013

Mexican authorities say they have captured the head of the notorious Zetas drug cartel in the border city of Nuevo Laredo. Miguel Ángel Treviño Morales is accused of a slew of charges including torture, murder, money laundering and importing guns typically used only by the military.

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