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Plane tied to Mexican drug lords arrest on display at War Eagles Air Museum
By Heriberto Perez Lara at KVIA ABC-7
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) -- The War Eagles Air Museum will display a plane connected to the arrest of Joaquín Guzmán López and Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia, one of the founders of the Sinaloa Cartel. The display comes after the museum entered a memorandum of understanding with the FBI El Paso ...
Key takeaway "El Mayo" Zambada Garcia was arrested during a coordinated federal investigation, according to the museum.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The War Eagles Air Museum's display of the plane connected to the arrest of Joaquín Guzmán López and Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia brings a significant piece of recent history to the Borderland area. This exhibit serves as a tangible example of the role that aviation plays in both criminal activity and law enforcement efforts. The partnership between the museum and the FBI El Paso Field Office also highlights the collaboration between local institutions and federal agencies in combating organized crime. As visitors view the King Air aircraft, they will be reminded of the complex and often hidden ways that criminal organizations operate in the region. The museum's location at the Dona Ana County International jetport in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, just outside of El Paso, underscores the proximity of these issues to the local community. The display provides a unique opportunity for residents to learn about the intersection of aviation and law enforcement in the fight against drug trafficking.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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