Felipe de Jesus Perez Luna “The Eyes”
In July 2017, elements of the Navy were deployed in the La Conchita Zapotitlán neighborhood, in Mexico City to capture the leader of the so-called “Tláhuac Cartel”, however a confrontation between federal uniformed officers and alleged drug dealers to avoid arrest .
The operation concluded with the death of Felipe de Jesús Pérez, alias “El Ojos”, as well as seven members of the criminal organization, which triggered the registration of “narco-blockades” in Mexico City.
The Secretariat of Public Security of Mexico City reported that five heavy vehicles were burned and 25 motorcycle taxis that blocked the avenues were taken to the corralón. Likewise, the Ministry of Education reported that due to the operation, classes were suspended in schools in the demarcation, at the preschool, primary and secondary levels.
José Antonio Yépez, alias “El Marro”
In the six-year term of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, federal elements and some states have captured other criminal leaders who have caused “narco-blockades”, looting and chaos, as is the case of José Antonio Yépez, alias “El Marro, leader of the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel, in Guanajuato in 2020.
Shots were fired in the operation carried out by the Guanajuato Prosecutor’s Office and the Army, but only one person was injured. According to the Secretary of National Defense (Sedena), the arrest was made thanks to intelligence work, after a judge granted two search warrants on the property where they were, which allowed the arrest of “El Marro ” and eight other people, including his head of security, Saulo Sergio “N”.
#Last minute “El Marro” has been captured. In a coordinated operation by federal and state forces, his capture has been finalized and the release of a kidnapped businesswoman has been achieved. pic.twitter.com/CgZPI4qO3X
— Attorney General of the State of Guanajuato (@FGEGUANAJUATO)
August 2, 2020
