Dutch Drug Lord Emerges in Mexico's Cartel Conflict

Marco Ebben, a Dutch drug trafficker wanted by Europol, has been spotted in clashes between armed civilians in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. He is believed to be working with Ismael Zambada Sicairos, leader of the "La Mayiza" faction of the Sinaloa Cartel.

Dutch Drug Lord Emerges in Mexico's Cartel Conflict
A wanted European drug lord, Marco Ebben, has been linked to the ongoing violence between rival factions of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico. Credit: Europol

In a shocking twist to the violent power struggle engulfing Sinaloa, it appears that international figures are now entangled in the fierce battle for control over the region’s lucrative drug trade. The ongoing war between two factions of the infamous Sinaloa Cartel—La Mayiza and Los Chapitos—has grown more complex, with reports suggesting that European drug trafficker Marco Ebben has surfaced in the bloody conflict.

Marco Ebben, a 32-year-old Dutch national who is one of the most wanted criminals in Europe, is believed to be lending his expertise and resources to La Mayiza, led by Ismael Zambada Sicairos, also known as "El Mayito Flaco." While the clashes between La Mayiza and Los Chapitos continue to escalate, Ebben’s alleged involvement has caught the attention of law enforcement agencies across the globe, with Europol closely monitoring the situation.