Alleged Jalisco Cartel Operative Arrested in Colombia
A Mexican national identified as Fredy Chacon, also known as 'El Mexicano,' was apprehended in a luxury apartment raid.
US Politics • an hour ago
Colombian authorities have arrested a Mexican national alleged to be a high-ranking member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The man, identified as Fredy Chacon and reportedly known by the alias "El Mexicano," was apprehended during a raid on a luxury apartment in Colombia.
Video footage of the arrest showed Chacon in his underwear being taken into custody by armed police. Following the raid, he was handed over to Colombia's immigration authority.
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel is considered one of the most powerful and violent criminal organizations in Mexico. Its operations have extended internationally, including significant involvement in drug trafficking in the United States and beyond.