On December 23, 2008, she was arrested in Zapopan, Jalisco, along with seven men who allegedly carried illegal guns and US$53,000 in cash.
Pada 23 Desember 2008, Laura Zúñiga ditangkap di Zapopan, Jalisco, bersama-sama dengan tujuh orang lelaki yang dituduh membawa senjata-senjata ilegal dan uang tunai sebanyak US$53.000.