The leader of a "Los Chapitos" criminal cell and four accomplices in Mocorito were sentenced to 10 years. El Cañas was a former Los Damaso enforcer who joined the Los Chapitos Cartel

 CHAR 

THIS INFORMATION WAS POSTED BY LUZ NOTICIAS 

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 

WRITTEN BY: ERNESTO TORRES 

The five men were captured during a military helicopter operation in La Guamuchilera, where an arsenal was seized.

Five men, including an alleged leader of a criminal cell in the employ of "Los Chapitos," were sentenced to more than 10 years in prison after being captured in a massive military operation in Mocorito.

The Attorney General's Office (FGR), through the Specialized Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO), reported that those sentenced are Esaú "Q," Luis "B," Juan "Z," Jimmy "B," and Librado "I."

The detainees received sentences of ten years, five months, and 29 days in prison for the crimes of carrying a firearm with aggravating circumstances and possession of magazines and cartridges for the exclusive use of the Armed Forces.

The arrest in Mocorito

According to the investigation file, the five "generators of violence" were arrested near the town of La Guamuchilera, Mocorito, during a military deployment involving helicopter gunships and special forces from the Ministry of National Defense (Sedena).

During the operation, Luis Alberto, alias "El Cañas," was captured. He was identified as the alleged leader of a "Los Chapitos" criminal cell and considered the right-hand man of Humberto Figueroa, alias "La Perris" or "El 27," a Sinaloa cartel affiliate.

That day, federal forces seized a significant arsenal, including five high-powered firearms, 11 fully loaded magazines, 1,412 live rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades, tactical vests, and two vehicles.

Everything was made available to the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office, which gathered sufficient evidence to secure a conviction against the suspects considered "generators of violence" in the central and northern regions of the state, linked to crimes that occurred in Culiacán and communities of Mocorito.

The District Judge determined that the convicted individuals must serve their sentences in the Aguaruto Penitentiary in Culiacán.

SOURCE: LUZ NOTICIAS 

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Another blow to Los Chapitos: Sinaloa Cartel operative 'El Chochías' falls. El Chochias was a former Los Damaso enforcer and was captured by the Navy In Navolato, Sinaloa.

 CHAR 

JULY 27, 2025

THIS INFORMATION WAS POSTED BY RADIOFORMULA 

Sinaloa experienced a violent day, with up to 15 deaths reported at the start of the weekend.

José Maximiliano Insunza Ruiz, better known as "El Chochías" or "El 60," was captured by federal agents in the municipality of Navolato, Sinaloa. He is identified as an operative for Los Chapitos. At the same time, at least 15 people were reported dead in acts of violence in Sinaloa on Saturday.

Insunza Ruiz was arrested in the town of Campo Balbuena and in the municipality of Navolato. He is considered the right-hand man of Juan Carlos Bernal, alias "El 11," another operative of the criminal organization led by the sons of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. This individual was captured by members of the Navy (Semar).

Upon his capture, "El Chochías" was seized from a 9mm pistol with seven magazines and 54 cartridges, as well as 95 bags of a substance similar to marijuana and 103 bags of a substance resembling crystal meth. Everything seized was turned over to the Attorney General's Office (FGR).

In another operation carried out in Navolato, Sinaloa, two other people were arrested, according to information from the Sinaloa Public Security Secretariat (SSPE). These individuals, whose identities have been withheld, were seized: an AK-47 rifle, an M4 rifle, two handguns, and 10 magazines of various calibers.

These arrests are in addition to the violent incidents reported in Sinaloa on Saturday: at least 15 bodies were found in different parts of the state, according to a report by José Luis Echegaray, a correspondent for Radio Fórmula, in a link with Juan Becerra Acosta.

The events of the violent day were concentrated in the municipalities of Ahome and Culiacán, according to a Radio Fórmula correspondent. All of these incidents occurred one year after the capture of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, one of the founders of the Sinaloa Cartel and head of the "Los Mayos" or "Los Mayitos" faction.

At least 1,632 people have died in acts of violence since July 2024; in addition, 1,500 people have been reported missing. The violence has not only disrupted the lives of residents but also business owners, who are forced to close their businesses earlier.

In this past week, authorities announced the deployment of 1,800 Army personnel to reinforce security in Sinaloa. Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch stated that criminal organizations, such as Los Chapitos, have been "reduced" by the operations.

SOURCE: RADIOFORMULA

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First Photo Of Damaso Lopez Serrano, "El Mini Lic" Released After Arrest In Virginia

 "Char" for Borderland Beat 

Author | Redacción Ríodoce

Date | December 19, 2024

Time | 10:07 am

The first image of Dámaso López Serrano, the Minilic, after his arrest in Virginia on December 12, was released on social networks.

In the image, the son of Dámaso López Núñez, el Licenciado, is seen wearing a blue sweatshirt and glasses.

El Minilic was arrested last Thursday, December 12, in Virginia, United States, where the FBI accused him of conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl.

In Mexico, the Mexican Attorney General's Office requested his extradition after accusing him of being the mastermind behind the murder of journalist Javier Valdez, which occurred on May 15, 2017.

SOURCE:RIODOCE

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La Chapiza Captured Four Mayo Flaco Gunmen Including A Commander For “MF” Group. Allegedly Damaso Lopez Serrano “El Mini Lic”, Is Working Closely With Ismael Zambada Sicairos “Mayo Flaco” In The War Against La Chapiza In Sinaloa

 "Char" for Borderland Beat 

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

DAMASO LOPEZ-SERRANO 

EL MINI LICENCIADO 

Interrogation videos continue to intensify as the La Chapiza or Los Chapos VS Mayo Flaco criminal groups continue to wage war on one another. The faith of the four interrogated Mayo Flaco "MF" gunmen has already been sealed, but before they meet their end, La Chapiza members are interrogated. 

 

The MF commander captured by La Chapiza is Luis Alberto Sanchez Quintero. While being interrogated, Luis Alberto claims that his immediate boss is David Lopez and that the latter received orders from Damaso Lopez Serrano, "El Mini Lic," who works directly with El 19. Moreover, El 19 is a lieutenant of Ismael Zambada Sicairos, "Mayo Flaco," leader of the Mayo Zambada criminal organization. 

 

The four Mayo Flaco gunmen were allegedly captured near the syndicate Eldorado, Sinaloa, and it is important to add that the Eldorado Plaza is now controlled by the Mayo Flaco criminal organization. The La Chapiza or Los Chapos criminal group has made it a priority to recuperate the Eldorado Plaza as heavy fighting has been reported in recent days. 

SPECIAL THANKS TO SOL PRENDIDO FOR THE TRANSLATIONS

LA CHAPIZA INTERROGATES MF GUNMEN 

Part 1

Sicario: What’s your name?

Captive #1: Manuel Quintero. 

Sicario: What about you?

Captive #2: Javier Areti.

Sicario: And you?

Captive #3: Jose Pérez. 

Sicario: What about you commander?

Captive #4: Luis Alberto Sánchez Quintero. 

Sicario: Which mob de you being to?

Captive #4: To the David López mob. 

Sicario: The David López mob, huh? And who’s giving out the orders? 

Captive #4: Mini Lic. 

Sicario: Who does Mini Lic answer to?

Captive #4: El 19. 

Sicario: Is this the Maria Fernanda mob?

Captive #4: Yes. 

Sicario: What exactly were you guys thinking, that shit was going to be so easy to come here?

Captive #4: It did seem like an easy task for us. But shit went sideways for us. 

Sicario: How much are you guys getting paid for this?

Captive #4: The truth is that we’re not even being paid.  

Sicario: Are you being paid with crystal meth?

Captive #4: Yes, straight fucking meth. 

Sicario: What happened to that fucking support you guys were supposed to receive? 

Captive #4: He didn’t send us any backup. We were sent to the front like canon fodder to be executed. 

Sicario: Who’s in charge in El Dorado?

Captive #4: Who’s in charge in El Dorado? That would be the Chapiza mob. 

Sicario: Who’s in charge in El Dorado you fuck? You gang of dicks should already know that the Chapiza mob is in charge in the city of El Dorado. Don’t ever forget that. 

Part 2

Sicario: How many of your operatives have the Chapos gunmen killed off?

Captive I honestly don’t know the actual amount. But the numbers are high. 

Sicario: What exactly were you fuckers thinking, that it was going to be so easy or what? 

Captive: Well, it did look easy for us. However, once you’re face to face with the situation at hand it becomes something else altogether. We did run into a good amount of an opposing force. 

Sicario: What about your backup?

Captive: Well, they never come through for us. We’re told that they’re on their way but they never arrive. 

Sicario: If  you guys aren’t being paid then why don’t you all just get the fuck out of here and go back to wherever it is that you’re from? 

Captive: The truth is that we all regret what we’ve done here because we’re promised so much and never given anything in return. 

Sicario:  If that’s the case then why don’t you just leave this area then?

Captive: We’re all held under threat here. Our families are also under threat. We’re being forced to work here. That’s how things really are for us. We’re being paid with drugs. 

Sicario: What all did Mini Lic promise you guys?

Captive: He promised a lot of things but nothing was ever fulfilled. 

Sicario: More than likely he promised you guys some ranches. 

Captive: Yes, some ranches. Along with so many other things. And that we’d be bosses as well. But that just wasn’t the case. We were nothing more than cannon fodder. 

Sicario: What message would you like to send out to your friends in the rear?

Captive: It’s in your best interest to study, I’m sorry, to work an honest job. Don’t bother getting involved with the underworld. As it is we’re screwed here and it’s over for us. 

Sicario: Don’t bother coming against the Chapos mob because it isn’t as easy as it looks. However, if you want to keep trying to come against us this is how your lives will end. Just like this gang of dumbasses that you see here…

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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.

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BY: CHAR 

EL CAÑAS

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Source: LOS NOTICIERISTAS

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UpDate: Chapel Of The "Los Damaso" Family On The Verge Of Collapse, Criminals Once Again Attack The Chapel In Eldorado: Sinaloa

 "Char" for Borderland Beat 

This article was translated and reposted from LOS NOTICIERISTAS

WRITTEN BY: BRANDO SAINZ

JULY 31, 2024

Culiacán, Sin.- Two days after the desecration and theft of two bodies from a chapel belonging to the family of Dámaso López, a video has circulated on social networks showing how the mausoleum is practically on the verge of collapse.

It was this morning, Wednesday, July 31, when a citizen managed to capture on video how the chapel looked completely desolate and destroyed, as if heavy machinery had been used to demolish the structure of the same.

According to investigations, the remains of Dámaso López Núñez's relatives rested in this building, namely Dámaso López García and Adolfo López Núñez, father and brother of 'El Licenciado', respectively.

This chapel had two luxury floors, was built on a clean land and with firm construction material, however, now there is only rubble around it, the railings that were placed on its sides are fallen, the windows and objects that were there when it was recently desecrated are no longer in place.

So far, no crime has been attributed to anyone responsible and no complaint has been filed. The State Attorney General's Office informed in a statement that the collapse and the exhumation of the bodies were already being investigated ex officio, but there is still no updated news on the case.

The event reached the President of the Republic himself, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who indicated that the corresponding investigation was already underway.

Source: LOS NOTICIERISTAS

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Breaking News: Chapel Of The "Los Dámaso" Family In Eldorado, Culiacán Is Desecrated And Two Bodies Stolen: Sinaloa

 "Char" for Borderland Beat

This was reposted and translated from LOS NOTICIERISTAS 

WRITTEN BY: ERNESTO MARTINEZ 

JULY 29, 2024

Culiacán Sin.- The bodies of two people, apparently the brother and father of Dámaso López Núñez, captured in Mexico City in 2016 and later extradited to the United States, where he obtained his freedom, were illegally exhumed from the family chapel located between the Quilá and El Dorado syndicates on Sunday, July 28, in the southern sector of the municipality of Culiacán.

It was during Sunday evening when through the different digital platforms and social networks, videos began to circulate where reports were given about the desecration of the chapel located in the cemetery, located between the communities of Melon and Portacelli and where it was reported that the bodies resting there had been illegally stolen.

During the morning of Monday, July 29, the crime was confirmed upon finding the two-story luxury chapel built on a plot of land of approximately 20 meters in front by 40 meters deep, and which, at first glance, had severe damage to the interior doors and windows, as well as the desecration of two drawers where an equal number of bodies were resting in their respective coffins.

According to the data, to commit these acts they used all-terrain vehicles and a backhoe with which they tied steel cables to pull the doors and windows and thus destroy the ironwork and the security systems that were in the site, but it is unknown who or who were responsible for this fact.

At first glance, it could be seen by the signs at the site, that the tomb was visited regularly for religious ceremonies and maintenance of the site with luxury finishes and quarry, and by the traces found at the site, it is presumed that the bodies were taken and dragged to the outside where they were taken to a vehicle to be taken to an unknown destination.

(PHOTOS) The chapel of the Dámaso family was desecrated in Eldorado, Culiacán and two bodies stolen. Photos: José Betanzos.

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Various news sites based out of Sinaloa have been able to confirm that the two stolen bodies from a grave inside a chapel are Damaso Lopez Garcia and Adolfo Lopez Nuñez, the father and brother of Damaso Lopez Nuñez "El Licenciado". The timing of the chapel and graves being destroyed has steered many to speculate of a connection between the fall of Mayo Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez in El Paso, Texas. 

The likely reason why the chapel of the Damaso family was destroyed and two bodies were stolen is because of a recent video made by Ocran Leaks who is believed to be Damaso Lopez Serrano "El Mini Lic".  Ocran Leaks on July 17, 2024, made a special episode dedicated to drug lords who are gay or bisexual. In this episode, Ocran Leaks stated that Raul Carrasco Lechuga "El Chore" was bisexual. Ocran Leaks (El Mini Lic) claimed that El Chore had a relationship with a famous gay person from Sinaloa. This statement allegedly led to extreme anger in those who worked under El Chore. Important to note, that Raul Carrasco Lechuga "El Chore" was killed in a military operation on June 23, 2024, and was a former Los Damaso underling. Ocran Leaks also claimed on this episode that Marcelino Ticante Castro "El Fantasma" former security chief of Joaquin Guzman Loera was bisexual. 

Sadly, not even dead bodies are respected in another grisly chapter of the Los Damasos rivalry with Los Chapitos. 

SOURCE: LOS NOTICIERITAS, LaMasakr3, OCRAN LEAKS, BORDERLAND BEAT, BORDERLAND BEAT 

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National Registry Of Arrests Confirms The Capture Of "El Oso" After Air And Land Operation In Culiacan, Sinaloa, On Wednesday June 26, 2024

 "Char" for Borderland Beat 

This article was translated and reposted from LOS NOTICIERISTAS 

JUNE 27, 2024

WRITTEN BY: BRANDON SAINZ

Culiacán, Sinaloa - The National Registry of Arrests confirmed the capture of Rey David Santiago Vargas "El Oso", following coordinated air and ground operations by the Mexican Army and the National Guard in the municipality of Culiacán.

It was at 18:03 hours on Thursday, June 27 that the official arrest status was published, where he was defined as being transferred to Mexico City to be presented before the corresponding authorities. He will be arriving in the next few hours to be officially presented, being guarded by federal forces.

The arrest was achieved during the early hours of Thursday morning after several actions were carried out by elements of the National Guard and the Mexican Army supported by armored units known as Rhino in operations carried out in the Miguel Hidalgo neighborhood on Mariano Escobedo street, between Andres Tello and Antonio Nakayama, as well as on Los Sauces avenue. Also by air with Armed Forces helicopters flying at low altitude and with the lights off.

It was also confirmed that tasks were carried out in the Hacienda de la Mora subdivision, along De las Torres Boulevard. Unofficially it was said that similar operations were carried out in the Guadalupe neighborhood of this city, but shortly after dawn, the elite groups that made up the operations withdrew. So far the results of these actions have not been disclosed in detail.

The arrest record details "El Oso" as a man of 1.65 meters tall, medium build, short dark brown hair, wears glasses, sparse beard, white t-shirt, denim shorts, black and white sneakers, and has tattoos on men and chest, which allude to Saint Death and a skull.

Who is "El Oso"?

Rey David or Jesus Antonio, "El Oso", the authorities place him as one of the leaders in security matters within the criminal organization and was arrested in October 2016, but managed to take a process in freedom until it was proven his responsibility in crimes against health, kidnapping, extortion and illegal possession of firearms, so the authorities re-arrested him a year later, in October 2017 and it is unknown if he was released again or escaped in the Culiacanazo of 2019, but he was arrested again this morning.

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El Oso or Bear was a former Los Damaso member and lieutenant of Damaso Lopez Nuñez Aka El Licenciado. In 2017, when the war erupted between Los Chapitos and Los Damaso, El Oso sided with Los Chapitos sons of Joaquin Guzman Loera. El Oso has been captured twice but released shortly after by authorities. While it was rumored that El Oso was a former Mexican military special forces member, Ocran Leaks Youtuber confirmed this until recently. El Bravo, El 50 or El Sony, El Fantasma, El Oso, and El Titan or El 40,  are all former military special forces personnel who joined the Sinaloa Cartel. 

REY DAVID SANTIAGO VARGAS 'EL OSO'

EL OSO 

EL 50 , EL SONY 

SOURCES: LOS NOTICIERISTAS, CRUX1469 

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Exposing the Carrasco Narco Family of 'Los Chapitos'

 "Enojon", "Char", "HEARST", "Crux1469" For Borderland Beat

Early Sunday morning, June 23, 2024, Los Noticieristas, Luz Noticias, and Ríodoce news sites based out of Sinaloa reported a heavy armed confrontation in the small community of Sanchez Celis syndicate of El Dorado, Sinaloa. The armed clashes started at about 5am on various videos published heavy caliber gun sounds could be heard and as more news reports came in, it was confirmed that Mexican Military Special Forces were conducting a raid against an organized crime leader. That crime figure was ‘El Chore,’ a criminal leader and member of 'Los Chapitos' or 'Los Menores' faction of Sinaloa Cartel. 

Initial reports alleged the deaths of Raul Carrasco Lechuga Aka “El Chore” along with six to seven gunmen, but information could not be verified as bodies needed to be identified. On Monday June 24, 2024, Los Noticieristas confirmed the death of El Chore along six others so a total of seven deaths. 

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Update: Seven People Confirmed Dead In Eldorado Armed Confrontation: Sinaloa

 "Char" for Borderland Beat 

This article was translated and reposted from RIODOCE 

JUNE 23, 2024

Seven men died after a gunfight between soldiers and civilians early Sunday morning in the municipality of Eldorado, confirmed sources from the Ministry of National Defense (Sedena).

According to the information, six people died inside the yard where the confrontation took place and one outside the back of the yard next to a motorcycle.

Unofficially, it was mentioned that Raúl Carrasco "N", "El Chore", who is considered an important part of the security cordon of the Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, died at the site.

All the bodies are male, so far, there is no identity of the bodies.

Hours earlier, they confirmed the arrest of two people who were taken from the property to board an armored unit of the National Guard.

The incident took place in a warehouse or trailer yard located on Venustiano Carranza and Vicente Guerrero avenues in the Leopoldo Sanchez Celis syndicate.

SOURCE: RIODOCE 

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