One of Mexico 's most notorious accused drug lords , Edgar `` La Barbie '' Valdez Villarreal , was also indicted in the case Tuesday , but authorities did not specify the connection between him and the military officials . A former deputy defense secretary is charged with connections to organized crime . Two top military officials are in a maximum - security prison . A notorious suspected drug lord is also accused in the case . The case rekindles debate over the military 's role in Mexico 's drug war .
A former deputy defense secretary is charged with connections to organized crime . Two top military officials are in a maximum - security prison . A notorious suspected drug lord is also accused in the case . The case rekindles debate over the military 's role in Mexico 's drug war .