A pilot suspected of being involved in Mexican drug trafficking has been arrested in a major operation involving a Mexican drug cartel. The operation was carried out jointly by international investigative agencies and Mexican authorities.
Police officials said the arrested pilot operated a cargo plane for a Mexican drug cartel, and is accused of assisting in the illegal transportation and trafficking of drugs for the Mexican cartel.
The arrest is a major blow to Mexico and other countries that are cracking down on drug trafficking and related crimes. The Mexican government has announced that it will intensify its investigation into the incident, in order to take more effective action against drug cartels.
The pilot's identity has not yet been released, but authorities said the arrest is an important step in the ongoing fight against drug trafficking.