By Kirk Maltais The head of a smuggling ring accused of bringing more than $60 million of cocaine into the United States was arrested this week as part of a sting that pinched a total of forty-four people. Salvador Lemus, 65, was arrested in Chester County, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, where he ran a landscaping business. Lemus, also known by his nickname 'El Vejo' (The Old One), is accused of being the head of a family crime syndicate that trafficked cocaine out of the family's home, in East Marlborough Township. Authorities claim that Lemus had ties with 'La Familia', a notorious Mexican cartel. He was assisted in his business by his family, including his son and nephew.
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Salvador Lemus, 65, arrested in law enforcement takedown of cocaine smuggling ring
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Ring is accused of bringing more than $60 million worth of cocaine into the United States from Mexico
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Lemus lived in rural community for 20 years, ran a landscaping company while there
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Charged with over 600 counts, including conspiracy, possession, and distribution of drugs
Chester County
Prior to this, Lemus had kept the same phone number during the 20 years he had lived and operated in @placeholder.