Authorities Bust Sinaloa Cartel Mayos Kidnapping Cell in Chiapas, Find Cartel Guidelines and Rules

By "El Huaso" for Borderland Beat

Chiapas authorities arrested a Sinaloa Cartel kidnapping cell, freeing five captives, in Acacoyagua, Chiapas on Thursday. Two men were arrested with firearms, tactical gear, and most notably, two posters outlining rules and standards for members of the kidnapping ring.

The two men were arrested on 26 March by state and federal security forces at a safe house in the colonia 8 de Septiembre of the rural town of Acacoyagua, Chiapas. Five kidnapping victims were released, and two men, Enoch “N” and Josué “N", who stated they belonged to a Sinaloa Cartel cell were arrested. The men were also found in possession of a hat with a stitched logo of a sombrero, a symbol associated with the Mayos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel.

The seizure of two sets of guidelines for guards of the safehouse offers a rare inside look at the operational procedures of organized crime groups.

Poster 1:

RULES
It is prohibited to consume alcohol while working (IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL)

It is prohibited to take a civilian life

It is prohibited to lack respect towards the Family

Do not spit inside the accommodation or green areas

Do not chew gum

Do not throw or leave cigarette butts or marijuana

Do not walk around without a shirt

Do not wear caps backwards or to the side

Do not wear caps during guard duty

Do not put your feet on the wall

It is prohibited to throw trash in different areas

It is prohibited to manipulate weapons

It is prohibited to lose bullets or spent casings

It is prohibited to lack respect towards the Commander

It is prohibited to shout and, in addition, in the different areas

It is prohibited to cut cartridges or to the Commanders (IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL)

It is strictly prohibited to argue with the BOSS

Comply with the order at the foot of the letter without murmuring

Do not scratch the privates nor whistle

Do not make balls or groups

Do not make noise and much less chat with the radio

It is prohibited to smoke in the cars

It is prohibited to smoke in the bathroom

It is prohibited to drink alcohol as well as to smoke during service

It is strictly prohibited to distract the guards while they are on duty

Poster 2:

Strategy

Maintain Constant and Functional Contact with the following Key Factors:

Government Authorities  

Unions  

Indigenous Organizations

Obtain information from several channels to assess risks beforehand.  

Active and constant surveillance  Stay alert at all times, detect, and identify any situation, movement, or presence that could alter or compromise the security of the area.

Conflict management or threat to one's own security  If an act occurs due to one's own fault, request immediate authorization from the Superior or act according to instructions.

Daily reports  Submit a detailed report to the Superior. Do not omit anything; all relevant information is important for command.

Sources: @RealidadChiapas Twitter, FGE Twitter