Olympic Snowboarder, Nightclub Owner Among Those Charged with Trafficking Cocaine from Mexico to Canada

"Socalj" for Borderland Beat

A manhunt is on for former Olympian Ryan James Wedding, 43, and the FBI is offering $50,000 for information leading to his arrest. His drug trafficking partner, Canadian Andrew Clark was arrested in Mexico on an Interpol warrant two weeks ago. Wedding is also believed to have been residing in Mexico and is considered armed and dangerous by US authorities.

As part of the takedown of the drug trafficking network, raids were conducted at a $15 million mansion in Miami, Florida, formerly owned by DJ Khaled and currently resided by Nahim Jorge Bonilla, a music business exec and co-owner of local nightclub and restaurant Mandrake. Bonilla was arrested at the mansion.

Wedding and Clark are also being charged with the mistaken identity murder of an Indian Sikh couple visiting their children in Canada and two other murders related to drug trafficking tons of cocaine from Mexico, into California and then placed on long haul trucks to Canada.

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Catholic Priest Ambushed and Killed After Giving Mass in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas

By "El Huaso" for Borderland Beat

Padre Marcelo Pérez, an indigenous Catholic priest and community leader, was slain by gunmen after giving mass in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas. His death has provoked mass mourning and protest from the community, where he was known as an advocate for the indigenous and their rights.

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Luis Alberto 'N' Alias “El Cañas” And 4 Criminals Arrested After Ground And Air Operation In La Guamuchilera, Sinaloa. El Cañas Was A Former Los Damaso Enforcer Now A La Chapiza Member

 "Char" for Borderland Beat 

This article was translated and reposted from LOS NOTICIERISTAS

WRITTEN BY: BRANDO SAINZ 

SATURDAY 19, 2024 

Culiacán, Sinaloa - Following an intense operation by the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) on Friday, October 18, Luis Alberto 'N' alias “El Cañas” was arrested along with four other alleged criminals in the town of La Guamuchilera.

According to information from the Sedena, Luis Alberto “N” is considered to be the alleged leader of a cell of the “Cartel del Pacífico” which generates violence in the state of Sinaloa, and it was after a land and air operation was carried out on the borders of Culiacán and Mocorito where this result was achieved.

Five high-powered firearms.

-11 magazines.

-524 cartridges.

-Two grenades.

-Tactical equipment.

-Two vehicles.

The detainees were identified as Jimmy 'N', Juan 'N', Librado 'N', Esaú 'N', who were handed over to the competent authorities along with the seized property, to determine their legal status and continue with the investigations and forensic actions.

Videos shared in social media groups show the strong mobilization that took place on October 18, where trucks and patrols of the Mexican Army were observed in the streets of the town, as well as a helicopter flying over the skies.

FOLLOW-UP

BY: CHAR 

EL CAÑAS

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Source: LOS NOTICIERISTAS

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El Pollo Member Of "La Plaza" Armed Wing Of Cartel De Caborca In Cajeme Sends Message To Kidnappers Of His Cousin: Sonora

 "Char" for Borderland Beat 

This information was posted by LaMasakr3 on X

OCTOBER 18, 2024

An ice chest cooler with human remains was found in Cajeme, Sonora, with a paper message signed by "El Pollo" taped on top of the cooler. A source who asked to remain anonymous stated that La Plaza is having internal fights with its members. La Plaza is the armed wing of Cartel De Caborca led by Jose Gil Caro Quintero aka "El Pelo Chino". 

El Pollo is a La Plaza member, and his cousin was kidnapped by El Guero Colorado another La Plaza associate. A report was received by the police of one victim hurt because of a possible shooting but when police arrived an ice chest cooler with human remains was found. 

VIDEO TRANSLATION 

BY: CHAR 

Here I leave you the first warning GUERO COLORADO (ONICHI) return my cousin I give you 24 hours if not I will come and kill every single of your cats like this (gunman) you can suck my cock you faggot and you know it.

SINCERELY (POLLO)

40 ALL DAY       FAGGOTS 

SOURCE: LAMASAKR3 

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Arsenal And Vehicles Seized After Confrontation In Tepuche, North Of Culiacán, Sinaloa. La Chapiza Clashed With Military Results In Six Hitmen Killed

 "Char" for Borderland Beat 

This information was posted by RIODOCE 

Author: Alejandro Monjardín

Date | October 17, 2024

Time | 2:30 pm

Three vehicles, long arms, magazines and tactical equipment were seized in Tepuche, north of Culiacán, after a confrontation between National Guard and Army agents and hired killers on Monday.

According to reports, the shootout occurred in the town of El Guasimal and left six civilians dead.

A Bronco pickup truck and two cars, long arms, dozens of magazines, armored helmets and camouflaged clothing were seized at the scene.

Personnel from the Attorney General's Office are currently at the site.

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES 

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SOURCE: RIODOCE , LaMasakr3 

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In Laguna Colorada Mayo Flaco Territory, Military Seizes Cocaine Packages Hidden In Soft Drink Truck In Culiacan, Sinaloa.

 "Char" for Borderland Beat 

This article was translated and reposted from LOS NOTICIERISTAS 

WRITTEN BY: TERRY PEREZ

OCTOBER 19, 2024 

Sinaloa - Last Thursday, Mexican Army personnel seized 123 packages of cocaine in the town of Laguna Colorada, in Culiacan, Sinaloa.

This was the result of permanent patrols by elements of the Sedena (Secretariat of National Defense) throughout the state.

The soldiers were carrying out ground reconnaissance when they found the drugs hidden in soft drink packaging, which were being transported in a tractor-trailer.

In addition to the vehicle and the drugs, two people named Jesús 'N' and Édgar 'N' were arrested.

The operation took place at kilometer 199 of the Mexico 15 international highway, near Laguna Colorada, at approximately 11:00 p.m. The report indicates that each package of cocaine weighed approximately one kilo.

The report indicates that each package of cocaine weighed approximately one kilo, so it is estimated that the total amount of drugs would be more than 100 kg.

The detainees, the seized tractor-trailer and the seized drugs were handed over to the corresponding authorities.

With information from Milenio and Río Doce

SOURCE: LOS NOTICIEIRISTAS 

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El Debate News Site Under Attack By Criminal Group Either Chapiza Or Mayo Flaco Gunmen Responsible

 "Char" for Borderland Beat 

This article was translated and reposted from RIODOCE 

OCTOBER 19, 2024

A newspaper delivery man from the newspaper El Debate de Culiacán was deprived of his freedom this morning after being assaulted.

According to the testimony of the worker's family, some individuals followed him during the early hours of Saturday morning, and after catching up with him, they knocked him down, but he managed to get up and ran to take shelter in a food store.

From that establishment he phoned his boss who took him to the Red Cross where he was treated for a knee injury. After leaving the medical institution he boarded an El Debate vehicle, but his assailants crossed a car to prevent them from passing, subdue them and take the worker away.

In its publication of the facts, El Debate specifies that the approximate time of the illegal deprivation of the worker's liberty was around 6:00 a.m., and at 10:45 a.m. this Saturday, local Sinaloa time, and up to 10:45 a.m., El Debate said that the time of the illegal deprivation of the worker's liberty was

Sinaloa local time, and so far nothing has been heard from him.

On Thursday, October 17, the newspaper's facilities were shot at in Culiacán amid reports of shootings and blockades in the capital, with the newspaper's offices also being the target of an attack by armed individuals. The attack left material damage.

On Friday, journalist and human rights non-governmental organizations condemned the attack and demanded security and a thorough investigation.

SOURCE: RIODOCE 

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US Accuses Treviño Brothers "Z-40" & "Z-42" with Leading CDN Cartel from Prison

 "Socalj" for Borderland Beat

The last major leaders of the Los Zetas Cartel were imprisoned in Mexico over a decade ago.

Recent extraditions have all largely been those figures from the Sinaloa, CJNG and various other cartels across Mexico. Z-40, arrested in 2013, has still not been put on trial for any crimes in Mexico. He has been under preventive detention for over 10 years in Mexico. But US authorities accuse Miguel Angel "Z-40" Treviño-Morales and his brother of still running the cartel's remnants the Cartel Del Noreste or CDN from prison in mexico.

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Joaquin Guzman No Longer in Federal Prison Custody as Ovidio Guzman Returns to Detention in Chicago

"Socalj" for Borderland Beat

Ovidio Guzmán was removed from the custody of the federal Bureau of Prisons on July 23, just two days before his brother Joaquín landed at a New Mexico airport along with "El Mayo" Zambada. He was being held at Chicago's Metropolitan Correctional Center awaiting trial following his extradition to the US last year. 

Absent from the BOP inmate locator for almost 3 months, Ovidio returned to the system this week. Seemingly switching places with his brother Joaquin Guzman-Lopez who surrendered and was being represented by the same attorney in the same courtroom as his brother.

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Genaro Garcia Luna Sentenced to 38 Years in US for Protecting Sinaloa Cartel Traffickers

 "Socalj" for Borderland Beat

Genaro Garcia Luna, Mexico's Former Top Law Enforcement Figure Sentenced to 38 Years in US on Drug Trafficking & Bribery Charges.

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Jalisco Cartel-New Generation Armed Wing Group Deltas Send Message To Poncho La Quiringua, El Güicho De Los Reyes, And El Maniaco.

 "Char" and "Enojon" for Borderland Beat 

OCTOBER 14, 2O24

GRUPO DELTAS 

EL DELTA MAXIMO

The Jalisco Cartel-New Generation armed wing group DELTAS, led by El Delta Maximo and under the direct orders of Juan Carlos Valencia Gonzalez "El 3," "El JP," and "El Pelon," sends a message to rivals Poncho La Quiringua and El Güicho de Los Reyes. El 3 is the stepson of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes "Mencho", leader and founder of CJNG Cartel. 

JUAN CARLOS VALENCIA-GONZALEZ 

EL 3

EL JP

EL PELON

On October 12, 2024, banners signed by CJNG were found in Cotija, Michoacán, making threats against Mexican Army General Ernesto Joaquin Geminiano Jimenez for failing to live up to agreements both parties agreed upon. However, the Jalisco Cartel-New Generation group deltas criminal cell published a video on social media platforms denying responsibility for the banners found in Cotija, Michoacan. 

BANNERS FOUND IN COTIJA, MICHOACAN 

BANNERS TRANSLATION 

BY: CHAR

GENERAL ERNESTO JOAQUIN GEMINIANO JIMENEZ 

You have breached our agreement, putting it aside with changes or removal of so many personnel here in Cotija. So, since you have breached our agreement, we will also not follow through with our agreement in what we talked about. So from this point forward tell your people to be cautious because we will go after them at all costs here in Cotija and surroundings. You have stated that your people will not clash with our people but this has not happened. So you either get on fucking line with what we agreed of letting us go in to work without any conflicts and work peacefully, or we will expose the truth of who allowed us to eliminate the mayoress of Cotija and the armed attacks that have occurred in Cotija, so you either fall in line or defend yourselves because we will go with everything we have against you 

SINCERELY, COTIJA IS CJNG 

CJNG GROUP DELTAS DENY RESPONSIBILITY OF BANNERS IN COTIJA, MICHOACAN 

VIDEO TRANSLATION 

BY: SOL PRENDIDO

We are the Grupo Delta of Jefe 3. And we distance ourselves from that narco message left behind in the town of Cotija. By those cheap individuals from the municipality of Los Reyes where they mentioned General Ernesto Joaquín Geminiano Jiménez. 

We didn’t place that narco message or deliver it there. Nor do we attack. For the elements from the Sedena, our fight isn’t against the government. But it is with Poncho La Quiringua, Wicho from Los Reyes, Maniaco, and his gang of thieves, kidnappers, cowards, and murderers of innocent civilians. 

The general did a good job of removing that corrupt Lieutenant Navidad. He worked for you guys, abducted and handed over to the municipal police of Cotija three young men. It was on behalf of the Los Reyes police department that they were detained and turned over to be killed. But now Wicho, you filthy cowardly fuck, have decided to produce this narco message. 

You traitor. Have some respect and show your face. You’re no longer wanted in Los Reyes or any other place for that matter. General Ernesto Joaquín Geminiano Jiménez, we don’t have anything to do with that narco message left behind…

PONCHO LA QUIRINGUA 

EL GUICHO DE LOS REYES 

WILLIAM ALVAREZ

EL MANIACO 

ARMED WING OF GUICHO DE LOS REYES 

SOURCE: MEXICO ROJO, LA OPINIÓN  

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Bodies Of FIve People Murdered In Ojuelos Still Unidentified: Jalisco

 "Char" for Borderland Beat 

This article was translated and reposted from EL OCCIDENTAL 

The discovery of the five bodies occurred at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday at the foot of the Ojuelos-San Luis highway.

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Victor Ramirez / El Occidental

A little more than 24 hours after five bodies of people murdered in the municipality of Ojuelos were found, none of them have been identified nor have the bodies been claimed by family members, informed Jalisco authorities.

Through a communiqué from state authorities, it was mentioned that as part of the review of the events that took place in the last hours in the Altos Norte region, the Executive Commission of the State Security Council agreed to maintain presence in the area indefinitely.

Among the aspects that were analyzed was the discovery of five bodies in the municipality of Ojuelos, on the border with Zacatecas, “of which, up to this moment nobody has claimed them and they have not been identified, so preliminarily, it is presumed that they could be from other states”.

They explain that the different corporations of the three levels of government involved in the commission are committed to work in coordination to recover peace and tranquility in the state.

The discovery of the five bodies occurred at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday at the foot of the Ojuelos-San Luis highway, at kilometer 81, near the crossroads of Pinos, Zacatecas.

The bodies were in black plastic bags, with visible marks of violence. They were not identified at the site and were taken to the offices of the Jalisco Institute of Forensic Sciences (IJCF) for autopsies.

FOLLOW-UP

BY:CHAR 

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE 

OCTOBER 13, 2024

“Five decapitated bodies and their heads found in black bags, abandoned on the asphalt of the federal highway route 80, route 2630, San Luis Potosi - San Juan de Los Lagos, in Ojuelos.

Source: Jalisco Rojo"

SOURCE: EL OCCIDENTAL , JALISCO ROJO 

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Former Mexican Political Candidate Arrested in Colombia, Wanted by the US for Fentanyl Trafficking Routes

"Socalj" for Borderland Beat

In 2021 and 2024, Luis Ángel Castañeda Peña, 36 years old, was a candidate for local elections in Ocuilan, in the State of Mexico.

On May 15, he was indicted in Case No. 2:24-cr-20261, issued by the US for the Eastern District of Michigan. For many months he managed to consolidate a route for drug trafficking by means of airplanes and speedboats to the Caribbean islands from Colombia and Central America.

On October 9, 2024 he was arrested after being in Bogota, Colombia for a quick 4 hour trip to arrange meetings with local criminal organizations.

Similar to many of hundreds if not thousands of similar routes used for trafficking cocaine since the 1970s directly into the US, but Luis Angel was being charged with trafficking primarily fentanyl.

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Criminal Group Places Narco-Banners In Mocorito, Guamúchil And Angostura, Sinaloa. El Perris Or 27 Of The La Chapiza Signs Banners

 "Char" for Borderland Beat 

This article was translated and reposted from RIODOCE 

OCTOBER 11, 2024 

Banners in which a criminal group disavows itself of extortion, extortion and looting of businesses in Sinaloa, appeared this morning in the Evora region.

According to Tercia de Grillos, the first banners were reported at the welcome arch of the Port of La Reforma in Angostura, then they were reported at the access to the municipal capital of Mocorito and at the Black Bridge at the north entrance and exit of the city of Guamúchil.

In the banners, which are addressed to the general population, a criminal group asks not to fall into extortion or extortion charges, and to report any looting of businesses.

Once the report of the banners was received, elements of the National Guard and the Municipal Police arrived to remove them, red banners with white letters, which were left at the disposal of the corresponding authorities who will initiate an investigation.

FOLLOW-UP 

BY: CHAR 

TRANSLATION OF BANNERS 

IMAGES SHARED BY SOL PRENDIDO 

SOURCE: RIODOCE 

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Jaime Navarro, Director Of Prosecutions Of The Jalisco District Attorney's Office, Killed

 "Char" for Borderland Beat 

This article was translated and reposted from EL OCCIDENTAL 

The murder of Jaime Navarro occurred at the intersection of Fray Junipero and Circunvalación.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024 

Elizabeth Ibal / El Occidental

Jaime Navarro, director of the Prosecution Follow-Up Department of the Jalisco District Attorney's Office, was shot and killed as he was driving a vehicle.

The aggression occurred Thursday night, outside a pharmacy, at the intersection of Fray Junipero and Circunvalación, in the Jardines Alcalde neighborhood, in Guadalajara.

Neighbors say that at least 15 gunshots were heard.

Subsequently, Guadalajara police officers arrived after citizen reports of the gunshots.

At the scene they found the body lying outside the black Mercedes-Benz van from which he had gotten out. There was a man in a state of shock, who only told the officers that he was an official of the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Later, agents of that agency and family members arrived, who recognized him as Jaime Navarro, who during the current administration was the director of Prosecution Follow-up of the Jalisco Prosecutor's Office.

Long gun shells were found at the scene and will be sent to the Forensic Ballistics Laboratory of the Jalisco Institute of Forensic Sciences for analysis.

The area was heavily guarded by dozens of elements of the State Prosecutor's Office. Prosecutor Luis Joaquín Méndez Ruiz also arrived to head the investigations, but left without making any statements.

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BY: CHAR 

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SOURCE: EL OCCIDENTAL , ALERTA GDL 

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