The person at the center of this case
Salome Flores Apodaca (fugitive)
Cold Case · Open
14 years waiting · since 2012
SALOME FLORES APODACA
Justice for Salome Flores Apodaca (fugitive) — the trail went cold in 2012, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What is Apodaca's current location in Mexico and who are his known associates within the Meza-Flores TCO?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific drug trafficking operations and shipments can be directly linked to Apodaca's involvement?
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person
Lead #3How does Apodaca's relationship with cartel leader Fausto Isidro Meza-Flores influence his role and responsibilities within the organization?
Salome Flores Apodaca was indicted on May 2, 2012, for his alleged role in the Meza-Flores Transnational Criminal Organization, a major drug trafficking operation based in Sinaloa, Mexico, accused of distributing massive quantities of heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana into the United States. As the uncle of alleged cartel leader Fausto Isidro Meza-Flores (El Chapo Isidro), Apodaca remains a significant target in international drug enforcement efforts. He is believed to be at large in Mexico, and the FBI continues to seek information leading to his location and arrest, with a reward of up to $35,000 offered.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); United States District Court for the District of Columbia
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contact
Lead #4Who are the key intermediaries or contacts that Apodaca uses to coordinate drug distribution into the United States?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Conspiracy to Distribute Five Kilograms or More of Cocaine, Fifty Grams or More of Methamphetamine, One Kilogram or More of Heroin, and One Thousand Kilograms or More of Marijuana for Importation into the United States; Use of a Firearm Caution: Salome Flores Apodaca is wanted for his alleged involvement in the Meza-Flores Transnational Criminal Organization (TCO), a major drug trafficking organization based in Sinaloa, Mexico. The Meza-Flores TCO is allegedly responsible for the possession, distribution, and importation of large quantities of heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana into the United States, and has predominately controlled drug distribution in parts of Sinaloa, southern Sonora, and Nayarit, Mexico.
On May 2, 2012, a federal indictment was issued for Salome Flores Apodaca in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia after he was charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Five Kilograms or More of Cocaine, Fifty Grams or More of Methamphetamine, One Kilogram or More of Heroin, and One Thousand Kilograms or More of Marijuana for Importation into the United States; and Use of a Firearm. Remarks: Apodaca is believed to be living in Mexico.
He is the uncle of Fausto Isidro Meza-Flores , also known as El Chapo Isidro, who is the alleged leader of the Meza-Flores Transnational Criminal Organization (TCO), a major drug trafficking organization based in Sinaloa, Mexico.
Timeline of Events
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2012-05-02
Federal Indictment Issued
Salome Flores Apodaca was indicted in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for conspiracy to distribute large quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and marijuana for importation into the United States, and use of a firearm.
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Case Information
Incident:May 2, 2012
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
Up to $35,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:May 2, 2012
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
Up to $35,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case