ATLANTA - A high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel has been detained in metro Atlanta.

What we know:

Federal prosecutors said 45-year-old Roberto Lopez, also known as "Shrek" and "NWA." was arraigned Friday on charges of conspiring to import and distribute cocaine, as well as money laundering.

What they're saying:

"Lopez allegedly moved tons of cocaine and millions of dollars through Atlanta and other cities while supplying machineguns and other tools of war to fuel cartel bloodshed in Mexico," said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg. "Though it took years to find and arrest him, he will now finally be held accountable for his crimes."

Authorities allege Lopez was responsible for moving large amounts of cocaine and millions of dollars through Atlanta and other U.S. cities for ye

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