28 Images From ‘El Chapo’s Secret Hideout

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During a brazen raid of El Chapo’s secret hideout, Mexican authorities unleashed thousands of rounds of ammunition and explosives trying to capture the fugitive drug lord. These photos give us a look inside at the aftermath.

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The unknown buyer instructed workers to plant large olive trees around the home.

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A collection of keys to many fancy and very expensive cars.

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Confiscated cash. Top photo - $205 million dollars.

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Bathtub leads to top secret escape route, one of many.

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The DVDs are of Mexican actress Kate del Castillo’s telenovela “La Reina del Sur.” Del Castillo, also secretly brokered an interview between Sean Penn and Guzmán.

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When Mexican marines zeroed in on Guzmán, he used a secret doorway behind this mirror to escape.

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The mirror into a secret passageway.

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Another well hidden tunnel entrance for a quick escape.

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Once inside the hidden doorway, stairs descend into a sophisticated tunnel.

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Another very narrow escape by use of a dirt bike.

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The tunnel led into the cities drainage system.

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The tunnel’s exit onto the street outside. El Chapo was later caught by authorities and is currently in custody.

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The son of Joaquin Guzman Loera, aka “El Chapo Guzman,” Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar (red shirt) is presented to the press along with another alleged drug trafficker.

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He is still considered an icon in his home country