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Authorities seized various weapons including 20 assault rifles,handguns, ammunition and vehicles in the operation, and also took the body of the monkey away. Rueda-Medina will remain in custody pending sentencing. [4][5] In 2000, Rosales Mendoza united with the Gulf Cartel and Los Zetas to thwart the Milenio Cartel, causing a wave of violence in western Mexico that lasted until the year 2003. The monkeys owner was reportedly part of the regional leader of La Familia Michoacanassecurity team whose head was called El Gorilla and who fled during the police raid on Tuesday, June 14. This story originally appeared onThe Sunand was reproduced here with permission. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, The discovery was made in a warehouse turned nightclub in Tenango del Valle, 47 sacks of human remains were found under the floor, Cops had to use an excavator to break the floor and retrieve the body parts, Cops were led to the property following the arrest of nine alleged cartel members, The arrest of El Chapo's son sparked violence across Sinaloa, Violence erupted between authorities and the cartel, Mass grave with 47 sacks of human remains found under a nightclub dancefloor amid Mexicos brutal cartel turf war, Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro seriously ill and deteriorating fast in prison after shock arrest, Ukraine news latest Wagner founder slams Putin for allowing 'information plague' as tensions rise in Russian command, the arrest of El Chapo's son Ovidio Guzman, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Los Zetas cocaine kingpin Heriberto Lazcano, who was killed in a shootout with Mexican Marines in 2012, was notorious for feeding victims to the lions and tigers he kept on his ranch. Inside the history of cannibalism in Mexican drug cartels, where teen enforcers are fed crack before feasting on the organs of their victims. The death of Nazario Moreno Gonzalez nicknamed "The Craziest One" is a major blow to a drug cartel that burst into national prominence four years ago by rolling severed heads into a nightclub and declaring that its mission was to protect Michoacan state from rival gangs and petty criminals. Also known as Almilla, she is accused of kidnapping five people with her husband, Lucas Fierros Mora, or El Mataguaches, who is believed to be the cartel's leader in the city of Aguililla, Michoacn. We will be waiting for you here. [5] This alliance was intended to displace the Milenio Cartel from Michoacn state, and provoked a series of assassinations in the area until 2003. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The eccentric leader of the notorious La Familia drug cartel was killed in a shootout during two days of fighting between federal police and gunmen that terrified civilians across a western Mexican state, the office of Mexican President Felipe Calderon said Friday. Mexican analysts believe that La Familia formed in the 1980s with the stated purpose of bringing order to Michoacn, emphasizing help and protection for the poor. Suspected members of the cartel set trucks and buses ablaze on highways to block approaching federal police during the clashes -- a reaction that Mexican authorities said was a sign that they were closing in on high-profile targets. Horrified investigators discovered a secret mass grave under the floor of human body parts which are thought to be of at least 20 people. And he was arrested for the first time on drug trafficking charges in McAllen, Texas, in 1994. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. High ranking Cartel figures operating in the North Texas area will not be tolerated, said Special Agent in Charge Shelley. He was later recaptured in 2014, then re-escaped the following year through a 24 kilometre underground tunnel. The approach showed a "strong religious background," the DEA said. Alfredo Castillo, the federal security commissioner for gang-ravaged Mexican state Michoacan, claimed the practice was not widespread but did occur. Like other cartels, La Familia used the port city of Lzaro Crdenas, Michoacn to import narcotics from Peru and Colombia. A message left with the heads declared: "La Familia doesn't kill for money, doesn't kill women, doesn't kill innocents. Nazario Moreno Gonzalez dubbed himself the "savior of the people" and crafted the violent La Familia Michoacana cartel's philosophy, outlined in a "bible" provided to new recruits, a profile released Friday by the office of Mexico's president says. La Familia members attacked the Federal Police station in Morelia to try to free Rueda shortly after his arrest. DALLAS - Arnoldo Rueda-Medina, aka La Minsa, 47, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Irma C. Ramirez today and pleaded guilty to federal offenses in connection with his leadership roles in the La Familia Michoacn Mexican drug cartel, announced DEA Dallas Divisions Special Agent in Charge Clyde E. Shelley, Jr. and U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas. LFM was responsible for trafficking thousands of kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States and delivered to stash locations in the Northern District of Texas and elsewhere. He was arrested at the time but managed to escape until he was seized again last week. The eccentric leader of the notorious La Familia drug cartel was killed in a shootout during two days of fighting between federal police and gunmen that terrified civilians across a western. Line: 24 Several others were wounded. Having established its authority, it then names local police chiefs. The man later came to collect his dangerous pet with a chain. La Familia Michoacana is a Mexican drug cartel and organised crime syndicate known to produce large amounts of methamphetamine from its clandestine laboratories based in the state of Michoacan. He is described as the operational chief of the cartel in an October 2009 Justice Department indictment for conspiracy to import and distribute cocaine to the United States. [13], In July 2009 and November 2010, La Familia Michoacana offered to retreat and even disband their cartel, "with the condition that both the Federal Government, and State and Federal Police commit to safeguarding the security of the state of Michoacn. He was wearing a bulletproof vest, a khaki hooded jacket, and a nappy. [10][11] Nazario Moreno's partners were Jos de Jess Mndez Vargas, Servando Gmez Martnez and Enrique Plancarte Sols, each of whom has a bounty of $2 million for his capture,[12] and were contesting the control of the organization. He faces a statutory sentence of not less than 10 years and up to life in federal prison and up to a $4 million fine on the drug conspiracy count. The Knights Templar Cartel indoctrinates its operatives to "fight and die" for the cartel. Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. High ranking cartel figures operating in the North Texas area will not be tolerated, said Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge, Clyde E. Shelley Jr. The DEA and the US Attorneys Office are working around the clock to combat the massive amount of drugs brought into the United States as a result of the direct actions of Arnoldo Rueda-Medina, aka La Minsa, and the continuing threat posed to our communities by the remnants of the LFM. Thanks to the unrelenting efforts of our United States law enforcement team and the critical assistance and sacrifice of our Mexican counterparts, a notorious drug cartel leader is where he should be --behind bars, said U.S. Attorney Nealy Cox. Rueda-Medina was arrested on July 11, 2009, by Mexican Law Enforcement. Infobaereports that five of those detained are men and three are women, while another is a minor under 15 years of age. It doesn't kill women. The U.S. announcement singled out the Hurtado brothers as co-leaders of La Nueva Familia Michoacana criminal organization. The eccentric leader of the notorious La Familia drug cartel was killed in a shootout during two days of fighting, the office of Mexican President Felipe Calderon said Friday. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Dallas Police Department and the Garland Police Department; the U.S. 17, 2022 at 4:31 AM PDT. We are a necessary evil." LFM was responsible for trafficking thousands of kilograms of methamphetamine into the United . It will undergo a necropsy under the charge of specialist vets from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics of the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico (UAEMex), according to the paper. The couple is acussed of kidnapping five people from the village of La Bocanda in December- all of whom remain missing. "[27] The cartel may have direct or indirect ties with devotees of the New Jerusalem religious movement, which is noted for its concern for justice issues. [20], On 22 May 2014, Rosales Mendoza was released from prison in Jalisco after fulfilling his ten-year sentence for illegal possession of firearms, organized crime, and drug trafficking. [6][19] His capture resulted in new organizational leaders: Jos de Jess Mndez Vargas and Nazario Moreno Gonzlez. A similar event took place in 2015 when hopefuls of La Familia Michoacana were forced to eat their rivals after torturing them and cutting them up while alive. The infusion, which more than tripled the number of Federal Police officers patrolling Michoacn, angered Michoacn Governor Leonel Godoy Rangel, who called it 'an occupation' and said he had not been consulted. According to plea documents, from September 2007 through October 21, 2009, Rueda-Medina held a leadership position within the La Familia Michoac(LFM), a Mexican drug cartel and organized crime syndicate based in the Mexican state of Michoacn. [57], On October 22, 2009, U.S. federal authorities announced the results of a four-year investigation into the operations of La Familia Michoacana in the United States dubbed Project Coronado. Mexican authorities said Friday that they believe a top leader of the violent La Familia cartel was . Function: view, File: /home/ah0ejbmyowku/public_html/application/controllers/Main.php La Familia began its operations in the state of Michoacan at the beginning of the decade, the country's national security spokesman told reporters Friday. Moreno is considered the ideological leader of La Familia, setting a code of conduct for its members that prohibits using hard drugs or dealing them within Mexican territory. La Resistencia gang was originally created by Sinaloa Cartel leader Ignacio Coronel Villarreal in 2010 soon after the rival gang Los Zetas began encroaching in Michoacn.Originally, La Resistencia was composed of gunmen from the Milenio Cartel which was loyal to the Sinaloa Cartel. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Both men's and women's clothing were found at the site. But it was his practice of eating human flesh that thrust him into international headlines two years ago. Deputy Criminal Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney Rick Calvert and Assistant U.S. Attorney George Leal are in charge of the prosecution. [58][60], Since the start of "Project Coronado," the investigation has led to the arrest of more than 1,186 people and the seizure of approximately $33million. The Mexican justice department stated in a report that Gonzalez Moreno has made Eldredge's book Salvaje de Corazn (Wild at Heart) required reading for La Familia gang members and has paid rural teachers and National Development Education (CONAFE) to circulate Eldredge's writings throughout the Michoacn countryside. [51], On July 11, 2009, a cartel lieutenantArnoldo Rueda Medinawas arrested. DALLAS - La Familia Michoacn (LFM) Mexican drug cartel leader, Arnoldo Rueda-Medina, aka La Minsa, 48, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade to serve a total of 520 months in federal prison and a $5 million fine for offenses related to his leadership role within LFM. The monkey killed in a confrontation between criminals and cops in Texcaltitlan, Mexico. The Knights Templar Cartel (Spanish: Los Caballeros Templarios) was a Mexican criminal organization originally composed of the remnants of La Familia Michoacana drug cartel based in the Mexican State of Michoacn.. Function: _error_handler, File: /home/ah0ejbmyowku/public_html/application/views/page/index.php DALLAS - Arnoldo Rueda-Medina, aka "La Minsa," 47, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Irma C. Ramirez today and pleaded guilty to federal offenses in connection with his leadership roles in the "La Familia Michoacn" Mexican drug cartel, announced DEA Dallas Division's Special Agent in Charge Clyde E. Shelley, Jr. and U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas. Local media described a message found at the gruesome scene: "La Familia does not kill for money, does not kill women, does not kill innocents. 12 Mexican federal officers were tortured and killed in retaliation for La Minsa's capture DALLAS The leader of "La Familia Michoacn" (LFM) Mexican drug cartel was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade to serve more than 43 years in federal prison and fined $5 million for offenses related to his leadership role within LFM. He was first captured in 1993 and jailed for 20 years only to escape in 2001. CEN The monkey's owner was reportedly part of the regional leader of La Familia Michoacana's. [11], In 2004, he organised the armed assault on a maximum security prison. The indictment says Gomez is in charge of acquiring weapons for the cartel and may be behind the murder of 12 Mexican federal law enforcement officers whose bodies were found in July 2009 following the arrest of another La Familia leader. On April 20, 2009, about 400 Federal Police agents raided a christening party for a baby born to a cartel member. Authorities say the dog discovered the fugitive hiding in . Carlos Alberto Rosales Mendoza (12 February 1963 27 December 2015) was a former Mexican drug lord who founded and led an organized crime syndicate called La Familia Michoacana. Police believed that the 40-year-old Moreno also known as "El Chayo" or "The Doctor" was killed in a clash Thursday between cartel gunmen and federal police, said Alejandro Poire, the government spokesman for security issues. The Government of Mexico assisted in the investigation and in securing the extradition of Rueda-Medina to the United States. Now, La Familia Michoacana uses drug proceeds to fuel their agenda that encompasses a Robin Hood-type mentality -- steal from the rich and give to the poor," the statement said. Univision fires anchor for racist Michelle Obama insult, 'Star Wars Episode 8' to be released May 2017, Talking Barbie is too 'creepy' for some parents, Scammer tries to swindle top tax-crime fighter, Authorities say Nazario Moreno Gonzalez crafted La Familia's philosophy, His death comes after two days of clashes, The cartel espouses religious values and claims to protect people, It is known for violence, including hurling decapitated heads onto a dance floor. An official website of the United States government. Nicknames for the 40-year-old drug lord included "El Chayo," "The Doctor" and "The Craziest One." The other faction was made up of the Gulf Cartel, Sinaloa Cartel, and La Familia Michoacana. The announcement was made by Special Agent in Charge Clyde E. Shelley, Jr. of the Drug Enforcement Administration and U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox of the Northern District of Texas. [3] Mexicos president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has spoken out in the wake of the shooting, insisting that he would continue with his security strategy of not facing violence with more violence.. November 17, 2022. It extorts "taxes" from businesses, pays for community projects, controls petty crime, and settles some local disputes. Another adult was also hospitalized, but no details have been given about them. Poire said Moreno emerged as the leader of La Familia in 2006, when the gang then known as "The Business" broke off from the Gulf cartel and declared its independence by rolling the severed heads into a disco in the mountain town of Uruapan. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. In February 2010, the major cartels aligned in two factions. Her husband is accused of being involved in a series of crimes including murders, kidnappings, and even bomb attacks on military personnel. [6][8] The cartel was founded by Carlos Rosales Mendoza, a close associate of Osiel Crdenas. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Mystery planes bizarre journey to Russia, Iran & Venezuela sparks fears, Woman raped by three men as she walked through green in horrific late night attack, Katie Prices son Junior Andre hits number one within hours of releasing debut song. RT @gusportela: Lots going on in Lansing. [12] After Rosales' arrest in 2004, Nazario Moreno Gonzlez seized control of the gang and in 2006 [13] severed ties with the Gulf Cartel and Los Zetas in an effort to take control of Michoacn from any external influences, marking the birth of an independent La Familia Cartel and starting a turf war against their former allies. According to plea documents, from September 2007 through October 21, 2009, Rueda-Medina held a leadership position within LFM, a Mexican drug cartel and organized crime syndicate based in the Mexican State of Michoacn. More than 28,000 people have been killed in drug-gang violence since. He confirmed the authenticity of a letter, e-mailed to journalists and dropped on the streets of several towns, saying the cartel is willing to disband if the government can improve security for Michoacan. Here's the latest from Assistant Republican Leader Beeler: 12 Jan 2023 21:53:09 This led the former leaders of La Familia Michoacana, Plancarte and Gomez, to form the Knights Templar cartel,[21] while Jess Mndez kept the leadership of the formerly disbanded La Familia Michoacana. Cops also seized a number of firearms and bulletproof vests. As a teenager, he immigrated illegally to the United States and worked in several locations in California, the profile says. [39] It also sells unlicensed DVDs, smuggles people to the United States, and runs a debt-collecting service by kidnapping defaulters. Three of them remain under medical observation after being injured in the gunfight. [12], Rosales Mendoza was found dead on December 28, 2015 in a car park in Gabriel Zamora, Michoacn along with three other bodies. 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