Capture of druglord 'El Chapo' caught on camera

Capture of druglord 'El Chapo' caught on camera

The Mexican government have released a video showing a raid that resulted in the capture of notorious druglord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.

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Footage shows marines ambush a house in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, where it was believed Guzman had been in hiding.


Police say the druglord was captured soon afterwards following attempts to escape through tunnels and drains leading from the safe house. 


El Chapo had been on the run since mid-last year after escaping from a maximum-security prison in the country. This was his second escape. 


Five hitmen were killed in the shootout.


This comes as the world' most wanted was interviewed by actor Sean Penn for Rolling Stone where he is quoted as saying he has a fleet that transports supplies of heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana. 


Watch the footage of the raid and recapture below. WARNING : Not suitable for sensitive viewers.  


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