Mexican authorities have arrested a suspected drug trafficker who performed a key function within the raid that led to the loss of life of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera final month, the protection ministry stated on Sunday.
Oseguera, alias “El Mencho,” led the Jalisco New Technology Cartel (CJNG) and was fatally wounded in a raid by elite Mexican troops on Feb. 22 after being seen with a girl in a rustic membership within the western state of Jalisco.
Mexican authorities have detained Jose N, nicknamed “El Pepe,” who was liable for transporting Oseguera’s romantic companion to an opulent cabin within the Tapalpa municipality, the protection ministry stated in a assertion.
Army intelligence companies managed to trace down Osguera after discovering out about his rendezvous, authorities stated after the operation. Mexican Protection Secretary Gen. Ricardo Trevilla beforehand stated that the precise location was confirmed by “essential further data” supplied by U.S. intelligence.
“El Pepe” was thought-about one of many predominant logistics operators of CJNG and was apprehended within the Tlajomulco municipality in Jalisco.
“Medication, weapons, and a car have been seized from the detainee,” the protection ministry added.
Oseguera was Mexico’s most wished man and was additionally sought by america, which had a $15 million bounty on him. He was “the primary precedence for DEA and admittedly for federal regulation enforcement in america,” a high DEA agent in Mexico advised CBS Information in 2019.
After his loss of life, CJNG members blocked roads in 20 of Mexico’s 32 states and torched autos and companies, together with in Guadalajara and the Jalisco vacationer resort of Puerto Vallarta.
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Over 70 folks, together with 25 Mexican Nationwide Guard troops, have been killed throughout the operation to seize Oseguera and subsequent clashes between the safety forces and CJNG gunmen.
Earlier this month, Oseguera was buried in a golden casket with huge flower wreaths and a big army presence.
