Mexican authorities detain 13 in connection with 'El Chapo's' prison escape

El Chapo repeatedly escaped from Mexican prisons, once through an elaborate tunnel. (Associated Press)

MEXICO CITY (AP) – Mexican authorities have detained 13 more people in connection with the prison escape of drug capo Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.

A statement from the federal Prosecutor's Office on Friday says 11 men and 2 women were arrested and taken to prisons.

It did not name the suspects but said they were detained in connection with the escape.

Earlier this month a federal judge began proceedings against four officials including two intelligence service members and two prison control room employees. They were accused of aiding Guzmán's July 11 escape through a tunnel dug to his cell.

Proceedings were already under way against the person in charge of the control room and two prison guards.