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Son of drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman kidnapped in Mexico | Son of drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman kidnapped in Mexico |
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A son of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was among suspected criminals abducted in a Pacific coast city on Monday, officials say. | A son of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was among suspected criminals abducted in a Pacific coast city on Monday, officials say. |
They say Jesus Alfredo Guzman, 29, was one of six members of the Sinaloa Cartel seized by members of a rival gang, Jalisco New Generation. | They say Jesus Alfredo Guzman, 29, was one of six members of the Sinaloa Cartel seized by members of a rival gang, Jalisco New Generation. |
The incident took place at a restaurant in the resort city of Puerto Vallarta. | The incident took place at a restaurant in the resort city of Puerto Vallarta. |
Chapo Guzman, who is in jail, led the Sinaloa Cartel for years. Jesus Alfredo is suspected to be a senior member. | |
He is wanted on drugs charges by the US. | He is wanted on drugs charges by the US. |
The US also wants Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to be extradited to the US on charges of smuggling vast amounts of drugs into the country. | The US also wants Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to be extradited to the US on charges of smuggling vast amounts of drugs into the country. |
He was recaptured in January, six months after escaping through a 1.6km (one-mile) tunnel from his maximum-security prison cell. | He was recaptured in January, six months after escaping through a 1.6km (one-mile) tunnel from his maximum-security prison cell. |
Cartel war warning | Cartel war warning |
The six suspected gang members were abducted at La Leche restaurant in the early hours of Monday in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco state. | The six suspected gang members were abducted at La Leche restaurant in the early hours of Monday in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco state. |
State Attorney General Eduardo Almaguer told reporters that forensic evidence collected at the scene had confirmed Jesus Alfredo Guzman's abduction. | State Attorney General Eduardo Almaguer told reporters that forensic evidence collected at the scene had confirmed Jesus Alfredo Guzman's abduction. |
He added that four of the six kidnapped people had already been identified, without providing further details. | He added that four of the six kidnapped people had already been identified, without providing further details. |
There are reports that another of Guzman's sons, Ivan, may have also been among the victims. | There are reports that another of Guzman's sons, Ivan, may have also been among the victims. |
Local officials say the victims had travelled from neighbouring states for a celebration in the upscale restaurant. | Local officials say the victims had travelled from neighbouring states for a celebration in the upscale restaurant. |
The BBC's Juan Paullier in Mexico says the kidnap may trigger a war between the two major Mexican drug cartels. | The BBC's Juan Paullier in Mexico says the kidnap may trigger a war between the two major Mexican drug cartels. |
Jalisco New Generation and the Sinaloa Cartel have been fighting for the control of major drug routes along Mexico's Pacific coast. | Jalisco New Generation and the Sinaloa Cartel have been fighting for the control of major drug routes along Mexico's Pacific coast. |
Mexican gangs smuggle tonnes of illegal drugs - mainly cocaine - to the US every year. | Mexican gangs smuggle tonnes of illegal drugs - mainly cocaine - to the US every year. |