Watch: This Looks Like a War – High Ranking Drug Lord Arrested in Successful Operation

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A Mexican city erupted in violence Thursday after authorities arrested a major figure in the Sinaloa Cartel.

With a visit to Mexico from President Joe Biden days away, Mexico on Thursday sought to show it was attacking the drug cartels by capturing Ovidio Guzmán, the son of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, according to The Washington Post.

In retaliation, cartel forces fired on government troops, as well as helicopters and planes. Within hours, the city of Culiacán resembled a war zone, according to the Guardian.

Burning vehicles blocked roads across the city. A military air base and Culiacán international airport were attacked. The airline Aeromexico said a passenger jet was struck by a bullet as it was preparing to take off.

Video from Culiacán showed scenes of destruction.

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