article_snippet: (CNN)The reputed leader of one of Mexico's most ruthless cartels walked with (CNN)The reputed leader of one of Mexico's most ruthless cartels bowed Wednesday as federal forces escorted (CNN)The reputed leader of one of Mexico's most ruthless cartels into an armored vehicle in the country's capital.
article_snippet: Speaking later in the day to reporters at Mexico City's airport, Zeron said the drug kingpin's legal situation would be assessed after Zeron makes a statement to investigators.
article_snippet: In a simultaneous operation, five others were arrested, including the cartel's suspected financial operator, Rubido said.
article_snippet: Servando Gomez, leader of the Knights Templar drug cartel, was captured Friday in the state of Michoacan.
article_snippet: The capture of the cartel leaders is a victory for President Enrique Peña Nieto, though the Zetas and Knights Templar are not as powerful as the Zetas and Knights Templar once were.
article_snippet: Still, reports of violence, corruption and extortion continue to flow from the areas of northern Mexico where Zetas operate.
article_snippet: But while certain cartels have been weakened after certain cartels leaders are captured, critics are quick to point out that the criminal organizations survive, and new leaders rise.
article_snippet: Zetas represent the worst in global organized crime: violence, intimidation, corruption, and brutal killings," DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart said in a statement.
article_snippet: Today's arrest strikes at the heart of the leadership structure of Zetas and should serve as yet another warning that no criminal is immune from arrest and prosecution.
highlights_snippet: Mexican authorities say no shots were fired when Mexican authorities captured the alleged head of the Zetas .
  
highlights_snippet: Official's "one of the most dangerous and bloodthirsty criminals in Mexico" 