The cartel is notorious around the world and has been wreaking havoc on Mexico with its murderous organised crime.But it had been beset by reports that El Mencho had died or had been captured by police.According to reports in Mexico, there is a reward of around £8million for him.It is also reported that he stands as number one on the DEA's most-wanted list.However, the cartel has been wounded in recent months by the extradition of his family members to the US.
Last month, it was reported that Jalisco had ordered a group of assassins to hunt down the sons of rival drug lord El Chapo, who was arrested and jailed last year.
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