Mexico arrests 'drug baron'

Mexican troops have captured a suspected drug baron wanted in both Mexico and the United States, officials have announced.

Armando Valencia Cornelio, was captured on Friday along with seven of his gang, in the city of Guadalajara.

Mexican Attorney General Rafael Macedo de la Concha, told reporters the group was suspected of carrying out one-third of drug shipments from Mexico to the US.

The United States Drug Enforcement Agency has described Mr Valencia as providing a key link between Colombian cocaine smugglers and the US border.

Mr Valencia was indicted on American federal drug trafficking charges four years ago.

The US wants to have him extradited, but Mr Macedo said he would face legal charges in Mexico first.