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The final dragnet began with a minor routine investigation leading to a wiretap that unveiled crucial connections within Guzmán's operation. The process of meticulously tracing communications unfolded over two years, revealing the intricacies of Guzmán's empire. As law enforcement pooled their resources, they capitalized on Guzmán's vulnerabilities, ultimately leading to a significant breakthrough.
On February 12th, 2016, with U.S. agents and Mexican marines hot on his trail, Guzmán was hiding in a safe house. A raid ensued, where his network began to crumble with the arrest of key associates. Despite capturing vital intel leading to Guzmán, he again managed to slip through their fingers by escaping through a system of tunnels that connected the house he was hiding in to the nearby sewers.