Enrique Camavena Case

Enrique Camavena Case

Introduction

This paper talks about the abduction of U.S Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Special Agent Enrique Camarena which occurred on February 7, 1985 near the consulate of the United States in Mexico. After some time another DEA agent, Capt. Alferd Zavala was also kidnapped from a car near the Guadalajara Airport. The abduction of these two agents was followed by one of the biggest investigation carried out by the DEA.

Discussion

The investigation was a complex and testing process which entailed a lot of troubles. The forensic evidence found in the case included:

Hair Samples

Soil Samples

Clothing Items

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