Chivis Martinez Borderland Beat
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Hector Beltran Leyva is believed to have been captured.
Supposedly DNA testing is being conducted to confirm identification. Details of the arrest are not yet available, federal prosecutors did announce a news conference will be held today at 6:30pm, it is expected details and confirmation of the arrest will be announced at that time..
He is leader of the Beltrán Leyva Cartel. He is the brother of Arturo Beltrán Leyva. Hector is 49 years old.
Beltran had alliances both with the Juarez Cartel and Los Zetas.