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Plane that brought Sinaloa cartel bosses to US on display at warfighters museum
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Aracely Lazcano , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points Further details about the plane and its exhibit can be found through KTSM 9 News. For more information, readers can refer to the original report from KTSM 9 News.
A small twin-engine plane is now on display at an aviation museum in New Mexico. This plane has a notable history, having been used to transport high-ranking members of the Sinaloa cartel to the United States.
The plane is housed in a hangar at the museum, which is located at the same airport where it originally landed. Further details about the plane and its exhibit can be found through KTSM 9 News.
The museum's acquisition of the plane provides a unique glimpse into the history of the Sinaloa cartel and its interactions with the United States. For more information, readers can refer to the original report from KTSM 9 News.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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