Ex-Beauty Queen Arrested in Major Mexican Cartel Bust

Glenis Zapata, former Miss Indiana Latina, faces money laundering charges for aiding a multi-million dollar drug trafficking ring.

Zapata used her role as a flight attendant to transport drug money from Chicago to Mexico.
She was one of 18 individuals arrested, including cartel leader Oswaldo Espinosa.
The operation involved moving thousands of kilograms of cocaine and millions in cash.
Authorities conducted an extensive investigation from 2018 to 2023.
The bust is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle major drug rings in the U.S.