On an Instagram account believed to be owned by Iván Guzmán, “El rey de la cocaína” of the Sinaloa Cartel and son of Joaquín “Chapo” Guzmán Loera, a photo was published in stories featuring two planes belonging to him would be the Mexican drug lord.
The story was published on July 12 at 10 p.m. local time in Mexico City and only lasted 40 minutes. It would be approx two helicopters with a capacity of two passengers, one with a red color and another that was covered without recognizing the color of the paint, but it can be distinguished from the contour that it is the same model.
The name Iván Guzmán came to light six months later, as in the afternoon of January 29, 2021, versions on social networks claimed that the Guzmán Loera’s scion had been arrestedHowever, this rumor was denied by Cristóbal Castañeda, head of the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) of the State of Sinaloa, on his behalf. Twitter.
The Instagram story that appeared on Iván Guzmán’s alleged account, which is currently deleted. Photo: Screenshot
Aviation experts consulted by Infobae Mexico indicated that this is the model Robinson R22 Beta II, which for its simplicity has a market price of approx $ 330,000, and it is for civilian use, since its simplicity and small capacity, for two passengers, limits it to very simple flights.
According to the page of the maintenance company HMU Helicopter Maintenance Unlimited, the aircraft is mainly used for training flights, pipeline patrols and grazing livestock and is useful for “any operation that requires reliability, low running costs and good performance”.
The R22 has a design that allows crew members to enjoy the view thanks to the panoramic windows. “The noise in the cabin is reduced by the use of acoustic foam. The high-quality muffler and the slow speed of the tail rotor tips also help to reduce noise in flight, ”the bureau describes.
Photo of the Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter in flight. Photo: HMU
It is reportedly powered by a Lycoming O-360 four-cylinder engine, with carburettor for the use of 100L aviation gasoline. To have 145 hp.
The engine, with its lightweight aluminum structure and aerodynamic shape, allows cruising speeds of up to 90 knots and an average of fuel consumption of 7-10 liters per hour. The maximum takeoff weight is 1,370 pounds and it has one 14,000 feet maximum flying altitude.
It is equipped with fire extinguisher holder, 14 oz fire extinguisher, artificial horizon with landslide indicator, directional gyroscope, COM1 (communication equipment) and GPS.
Photo of the interior of the helicopter Robinson R22 Beta II. Photo: HMU
El Chapo’s spoiled son
Mike Vigil, the United States Anti-Drug Agency’s (DEA, for the acronym) director of International Operations, recently told Infobae Mexico that Chapo’s four sons identified as members of the Sinaloa Cartel (Joaquín, Iván, Alfredo and Ovidio), it is Iván who taught him all the tricks that helped him become the most sought after drug trafficker in Mexico and the United States.
He assured Iván was willing to succeed Chapo, his father was considered smarter than his other three brothers.
The so-called “Chapito”, as his other brothers are also called, is the heir to an empire that includes real estate and hotels, has been targeted by the security forces and apparently had enemies from outside and within Her organization.
Iván, Ovidio and Jesús Alfredo Guzmán.
Despite the fact that his brother Ovidio has been in the headlines since October last year for his opposition to the Mexican state that after keeping him in a house, Iván had to release him following a presidential order after the cartel took the city of Culiacán. mention “The King of Cocaine,” said Vigil, as he is the one who controls the trade in drugs and precursors from South America.
Although he and Ovidio own most of the fentanyl laboratories in Culiacán, the authorities have identified cocaine as his main business.
Ivan has been targeted by the US government for bringing large amounts of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana to the United States via vehicles, trucks, boats and tunnels. Many of the raw materials used by the cartel were imported from Asia, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras and Guatemala. (I)
With information from Infobae