By "El Huaso" for Borderland Beat
On March 19, the Gulf Cartel Metros faction placed at least three narco banners around Reynosa threatening the city government.
Monday, March 23, 2026
Iranian Hacking Group Threatens Former Canadian Politician with CJNG Beheading
"Socalj" for Borderland Beat
A pro-Islamic regime hacker group that sent death threats to former Ontario MPP Goldie Ghamari earlier this month was named as one of four Iranian intelligence operations shut down by the U.S. government. One of their threats stated that a bounty of $250,000 was placed on her head and information on her and another's location in the US was provided to members of CJNG.
The FBI announced it took down four websites facilitating Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) hacking efforts. The DOJ says these efforts were tied to “psychological operations and transnational repression."
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The FBI announced it took down four websites facilitating Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) hacking efforts. The DOJ says these efforts were tied to “psychological operations and transnational repression."
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Canadian Trafficker Sebastian "Stix" Rollin Extradited to US, Ran Montreal Drug Labs, Tied to Brothers Keeper Gang
"Socalj" for Borderland Beat
A 49-year-old Quebec man has been extradited to the United States to face charges of importing opioids into the US and money laundering. He had been arrested in Spain on February 20, 2026.
According to the indictment, authorities allege Sebastien "Stix" Rollin, who lived in Montreal at the time, arranged the sale of synthetic opioid pills containing protonitazene disguised as oxycodone, to a Tampa, Florida based undercover police officer.
Rollin allegedly claimed to be selling oxycodone, when in fact it was protonitazene, a powerful opioid considered to be three times more potent than fentanyl. Rollin is also tied to a large scale undercover DEA operation against Opinder "Thanos" Singh Sian for importing drugs into the United States and Australia.
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A 49-year-old Quebec man has been extradited to the United States to face charges of importing opioids into the US and money laundering. He had been arrested in Spain on February 20, 2026.
According to the indictment, authorities allege Sebastien "Stix" Rollin, who lived in Montreal at the time, arranged the sale of synthetic opioid pills containing protonitazene disguised as oxycodone, to a Tampa, Florida based undercover police officer.
Rollin allegedly claimed to be selling oxycodone, when in fact it was protonitazene, a powerful opioid considered to be three times more potent than fentanyl. Rollin is also tied to a large scale undercover DEA operation against Opinder "Thanos" Singh Sian for importing drugs into the United States and Australia.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Mayito Flaco and Ivan Archivaldo Meet Up?
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat
The probability that something is true holds about as much weight as the possibility that it isn’t. With the latest rumor circulating online, everyone should be mindful of this.
Just months ago, I’d heard that one faction of the Cartel de Sinaloa was on the verge of being completely wiped out. Only to hear weeks later that those claims now applied to the opposition.
The latest gossip today has both cartel heads, Ivan Archivaldo and Ismael Zambada Sicairos, in a meeting that leaves us with more questions than answers.
Source: Contacto Revista
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
CJNG Hitman Commander Killed in Shootout in El Alpuyequito, Colima
Four CJNG members, including “El Joker” a hitman commander responsible for ten murders & ordering another 15, were killed in a police shootout in El Alpuyequito, Colima on Saturday. In 2025, El Joker was arrested and sentenced to 3 years for carrying a firearm, but was conditionally released after paying a 500 peso (USD 28) fine.
Armed Attacks in Celaya Leave Two Dead and Two Injured in Santa Rita and Villas del Bajío Neighborhoods
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat
The attacks left two people dead and two others injured in incidents that occurred just minutes apart in different neighborhoods of the city.
Two armed attacks recorded overnight in the municipality of Celaya resulted in two fatalities and two injuries.
Monday, March 16, 2026
Three Suspected CJNG Hitmen Arrested in Chiapas
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat
In a joint operation involving state and municipal forces, authorities detained three individuals this Saturday, March 14, 2026, who have been identified as alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The detainees are believed to be directly linked to a series of homicides perpetrated in recent weeks within the municipality of Huixtla.
"Pepe" of the CJNG Has Been Captured; He Transported "El Mencho's" Girlfriend Prior to his Death
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat
Members of the Mexican Army Special Forces and the National Guard arrested José N—better known as "Pepe"—who is considered one of the principal logistical operators for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
"Pepe's" arrest took place during ground patrols in the municipality of Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco, where federal agents located the CJNG member and seized drugs, weaponry, and a vehicle from him.
Friday, March 13, 2026
An Axe, A Knife, And A Machete With The CJNG
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat
There’s a moment within this video where an axe head comes down so hard against a fallen captive’s neck that you actually get a good glimpse of blood spraying out. If there was ever a point in time where you could gauge that someone has permanently left this world, this would be it.
Whoever this enslaved man was, he obviously exited the world right away. His screams were short-lived, if that. The same can’t be said about his counterpart. Those final moments were longer as he kept trying to wiggle away from the sharp weapons being used against him.
Pleas for mercy are explicitly heard from both men. At one point the captive who lives a little longer is heard asking to be killed once and for all. It’s fair to say that the agonizing pain that he’s in is that unbearable.
Assassins from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) go about their business without compassion.
Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz
Source: José Díaz
Five CJNG Members Arrested for Retaliatory Attacks after El Mencho's Death in Ixhuatán, Chiapas.
By "El Huaso" for Borderland Beat
Five CJNG members were arrested for their participation in retaliatory attacks after El Mencho's death and sending threatening audio messages to local authorities in Ixhuatán, Chiapas.
Five CJNG members were arrested for their participation in retaliatory attacks after El Mencho's death and sending threatening audio messages to local authorities in Ixhuatán, Chiapas.
Video: CJNG Ambushes Zacatecas Police with Landmine in El Rayo
By "El Huaso" for Borderland Beat
CJNG members used an improvised landmine against a Fuerza de Reacción Inmediata (FRIZ) police patrol in the rural town of El Rayo, in Pinos, Zacatecas on Monday. A video filmed by a CJNG member captured the explosion.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Gulf Cartel Metros Officer "El Cherrys" Arrested in Reynosa, Tamaulipas
By "El Huaso" for Borderland Beat
Mexican federal authorities arrested "El Cherrys, the third in command of the Gulf Cartel Metros faction during a security operation in Reynosa, Tamaulipas earlier this week.
Blood, Hex and Money
El Armadillo for Borderland Beat
This piece does not come from formal reporting. It comes from personal curiosity and from years of natural conversation with believers, people from my own life, communities I have moved through. The witch is a familiar figure in Mexican and Mexican-American communities across the American Southwest. If you grow up around this, or spend enough time around people who did, you accumulate a working knowledge without ever setting out to.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Fourteen Suspected Hitmen Arrested With Rifles, Fentanyl, and Armored Vehicles in Two Operations in Culiacán
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat
Federal agents arrested 14 suspected hitmen in two separate operations in Culiacán, seizing rifles, armored vehicles, fentanyl, and other drug paraphernalia.
In the first operation, seven men were arrested at a residence in the Valle Alto neighborhood after authorities launched a major operation following a report of armed civilians.
The following items were seized:
7 civilians arrested.
1 armored vehicle, not reported stolen.
7 rifles.
2 handguns.
42 magazines.
1,260 rounds of ammunition.
3 tactical vests.
6 ballistic plates.
Various tactical equipment.
1 property secured.
Two women among those arrested
In a separate incident, federal agents raided three properties in Culiacán, Sinaloa, arresting five men and two women. They were found in possession of firearms, fentanyl pills, and other drug paraphernalia.
The items seized:
7 civilians arrested.
3 firearms.
2 vehicles.
3 magazines.
90 rounds of ammunition.
600 fentanyl pills.
3 properties.
Cash.
The 14 suspected criminals arrested and the drug paraphernalia seized in the two operations were turned over to the Attorney General's Office (FGR) for further investigation and to determine responsibility.
The Valle Alto neighborhood of Culiacán, Sinaloa.
Source: Luz Noticias
