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However, seemingly invincible, he faced increasing pressure from law enforcement. High-profile arrests of his associates ultimately led authorities to Guzmán's location. Despite multiple attempts to flee through well-constructed tunnels and bribes, the Mexican government finally apprehended him in 2016 after a violent encounter with military forces.
The Final Arrest and Sentencing
In 2017, following extradition to the United States, Guzmán's reign as a drug lord culminated in a life sentence. Found guilty on numerous charges ranging from conspiracy to drug trafficking, the U.S. court imposed a draconian sentence that included life imprisonment without parole along with a staggering forfeiture of $12.6 billion.