Expert Says Many Cartel Leaders, Mexican Officials Live in South Texas

Reported by: Farrah Fazal
Last Update: 8:04 pm

PORT ISABEL - The Gulf Cartel has taken another major hit. One of its rising leaders is in custody. He was arrested by Port Isabel police. He's said to be the nephew of the cartel's former boss.

Rafael Cardenas Vela is a high-profile example of the cartels driving on our highways, shopping our grocery stores and living next door. This was the good life for a Gulf Cartel kingpin until last week.

“He seems to be criticized within the cartel for running the show from the safety of South Texas as opposed to getting his hands dirty in northern Mexico,â€