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Third Suspect Arrested in Los Cantaritos Massacre Case in Querétaro

Authorities say Jorge Luis “N”, known as “El Chispa” or “El Snoopy”, will face homicide charges after a coordinated operation executed 13 searches that seized drugs and weapons.

Overview

  • Agents captured the suspect on August 22 in Colonia Santa Mónica during Operativo Sinergia with participation from municipal, state and federal forces including SSPC, SEDENA and the National Guard.
  • He is described as a priority generator of violence and will be brought before a judge on accusations of 10 homicides and the attempted homicide of 10 more.
  • Investigators carried out 13 search warrants that yielded significant quantities of narcotics and firearms, according to the state prosecutor’s office.
  • Four additional people were detained during the raids for various alleged crimes and were placed at the disposal of authorities.
  • The case now has three defendants in legal proceedings, following earlier arrests that include suspected intellectual author José Francisco “N”, alias “Alfa 1”.