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Mexico Captures 'El Moncho' and CJNG Regional Operators in Coordinated Raids

Authorities cast the actions as a multiagency push to weaken CJNG operations on key freight routes.

Overview

  • Four warrant-based raids in Santiago de Querétaro led to six arrests, including Ramón “N” alias “El Moncho,” identified as a leader of the Los Lavadora cell.
  • Officials say El Moncho coordinated violent cargo theft and the abduction of truck drivers along the Mexico–Querétaro highway.
  • In separate operations, José Gabriel “N” was detained in Zapopan as an alleged jefe de plaza, and Luis Ignacio Cárdenas was arrested in Tepic as a regional operator tied to trafficking logistics and finance.
  • Authorities reported seizing firearms, ammunition, suspected narcotics, vehicles, electronic devices and, in Querétaro, a trailer allegedly used for illicit activities.
  • All detainees were presented to federal prosecutors, with investigations ongoing under a coordinated strategy involving Semar, SSPC, Sedena, the National Guard, FGR, CNI and state authorities.