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Christian Fernando Gutierrez Ochoason-in-law Nemesio Oseguera Cervantesknown as “El Mencho“, leader Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was arrested in Riverside, California on November 19, 2024.
The arrest occurred after an official complaint in which he was accused of involvement in the activities of the so-called.international drug trafficking And money launderingBoth are serious crimes.
Gutierrez Ochoa, who went into hiding after faking his own deathe, he now faces federal charges in the United States for conspiracy to distribute narcotics and money laundering drug trafficking.
He US Department of Justice issued a statement emphasizing the urgency of the arrest.
“The Jalisco Cartel, one of the most brutal and prolific drug trafficking organizations in the world, is weaker today due to persistent law enforcement efforts to track and apprehend the criminal. cartel leader who allegedly faked his own death,” said Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco.
Gutiérrez Ochoa, who allegedly supervised the importation of tons methamphetamine and cocaine into the United States is now a key target in the fight against Mexican drug trafficking organizations.
It is reported that Gutierrez Ochoa began working for CJNG in 2014 and has since been responsible for coordinating the transportation and distribution of approximately 40,000 kilograms of methamphetamine and 2,000 kilograms cocaine towards US territory.
In addition to his involvement in drug trafficking, Gutierrez Ochoa was allegedly involved in violent activities such as kidnapping of two navy personnel Mexico in 2021, allegedly as part of an attempt to free El Mencho’s wife, who was arrested by Mexican authorities.
“Over the past decade, Christian Gutierrez Ochoa, a close associate of a top CJNG leader, allegedly directed the importation of tons of methamphetamine and cocaine into the United States and engaged in violent activities in support of the cartel’s criminal activities,” said Nicole M. Argentieri, Deputy Deputy Attorney General.
Gutierrez Ochoa was located at a luxury California residence owned by money laundering operators CJNG.
His arrest also revealed that El Mencho may have collaborated in helping Gutierrez Ochoa escape by faking his death to avoid justice.
According to the DEA, the arrest of Gutierrez Ochoa is considered a decisive step forward in the fight against violence and drug trafficking.
“Dismantling the two cartels responsible for the deadly drug crisis in the United States is the Drug Enforcement Administration’s top operational priority.DEA), and with the arrest of Christian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa, we are much closer,” said Anne Milgram, DEA Administrator.
The charges against him include conspiracy to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine and 500 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to smuggle those substances into the United States.
In addition, he is accused of conspiracy to launder money obtained from drug trafficking. If Gutierrez Ochoa is found guilty, he faces a penalty of up to life imprisonment.
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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