A cartel lieutenant has been sentenced to over 18 years in prison. Roberto Lopez, also known as "Shrek", received the sentence for his role in cocaine trafficking and money laundering. He had been hiding in Mexico for a decade before being caught.

The network he was involved with was reportedly large, moving significant amounts of cocaine. According to federal authorities, the network smuggled 300 kg of cocaine per week and also smuggled weapons south.

Further details about the case and Lopez's sentencing are available from the source. The sentence handed down to Lopez was 18 years and 10 months in prison.