Mexican authorities have apprehended a pilot believed to have connections to Los Chapitos, the cartel led by the sons of infamous drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. The pilot, known by the alias “El Jando,” was captured in Culiacán, a city known as a stronghold of Los Chapitos. The arrest unfolded amidst a military operation that tragically claimed the life of a soldier.
Sources within Mexican intelligence assert that “El Jando” held a pivotal role within the ranks of Los Chapitos, allegedly partaking in a sting operation that led to the capture of another prominent cartel figure, “El Mayo Zambada,” in the United States. Legal representatives for the detained pilot have requested additional time to construct a robust defense strategy.
While the arrest took place in the early hours of a Saturday, specifics regarding the charges against “El Jando” have only recently emerged. Mexican security officials have disclosed that he served as the trusted pilot for the leader of Los Chapitos and was involved in various illicit activities, including drug trafficking, arms smuggling, and launching attacks against security personnel.
Of particular interest is the information authorities hope to glean from “El Jando” concerning a clandestine flight that transported “El Mayo” into US custody. US officials suggest that the elder Guzmán’s son, Joaquín Guzmán López, orchestrated a betrayal that ultimately led to “El Mayo’s” apprehension after evading capture for an extensive period.
Photographic evidence released by US law enforcement depicts the dramatic arrest of the two men at a private airport near El Paso, Texas. Reports indicate that “El Mayo,” a long-standing associate of the Guzmán family, was coerced onto a plane by Joaquín Guzmán López, sparking speculation of a potential deal between the two parties involving reduced sentencing.
The narrative surrounding the purported betrayal and subsequent apprehension of “El Mayo” has sparked internal turmoil within the cartel, with factions loyal to the respective leaders engaging in hostilities. “Los Mayos” and “La Mayiza,” supporters of “El Mayo,” have clashed with those backing Joaquín Guzmán López.
As the legal proceedings unfold, questions linger about the extent of “El Jando’s” involvement in the intricate web of cartel activities and the role he may have played in the high-stakes operation that led to the capture of key cartel figures.
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