21 June 2012 Last updated at 13:40 ET

Mexico arrests son of top drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman

The Mexican armed forces say they have arrested the son of the country's most wanted drug baron, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.

A statement from the Mexican Navy says Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar was arrested with a second unnamed person in central Jalisco state.

His father is the boss of the powerful Sinaloa cartel.

"El Chapo", or "Shorty", Guzman has been in hiding ever since he escaped from prison in 2001.

The BBC's correspondent in Mexico, Will Grant, says "the net could be tightening around Guzman", with several of his close allies arrested recently.

BBC News - Mexico arrests son of top drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman