Mexico’s Jalisco drug cartel commander ‘El Jardinero’ found hiding in ditch
Summary
Mexican special forces arrested Audias Flores, known as "El Jardinero," a top leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), along with his chief financial operator. The arrest took place after months of surveillance involving over 500 troops, and Flores was found hiding in a ditch near Puerto Vallarta. Flores is wanted by both Mexico and the United States, with the US offering a $5 million reward.Key Facts
- Audias Flores, aka "El Jardinero," was arrested in Nayarit by Mexican special forces.
- Flores was a regional commander of the CJNG, controlling drug operations along Mexico’s Pacific coast.
- Flores is wanted by the United States, which offered a $5 million reward for his capture.
- His financial operator, Cesar Alejandro "El Guero Conta," was arrested in Zapopan for money laundering and buying assets with illegal funds.
- The arrest operation involved more than 500 troops, six helicopters, and planes, with no shots fired.
- Flores was found hiding in a drainage ditch after his armed guards fled.
- The US provided intelligence for the arrest.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned the US against unauthorized CIA operations in Mexico after two CIA agents died in a car accident during a previous anti-drug operation.
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