Mexico: Alleged cartel operative killed in Sinaloa, US had offered $5 million reward for him
The Mexican Navy confirmed that the clash occurred during a security operation in the region. Following the skirmish, troops seized the weapons and vehicles used by the alleged criminals. There were no casualties among military personnel.
Mexican Secretary of Security and Public Safety Omar García Harfuch
On Wednesday, the Mexican military killed Jesús González Peñuelas, aka "Chuy Peñuelas," an alleged operative of the cartel for whom the U.S. government had offered a $5 million reward.
"The U.S. government was offering a $5 million reward" for this man accused of manufacturing, distributing and importing cocaine and heroin, said Secretary Omar García Harfuch on his social media accounts.
The operation
According to Harfuch, González Peñuelas and another alleged criminal were killed after clashing with personnel from the Mexican Navy during an operation. The sailors, who were attacked by the criminals, seized four vehicles, three long guns, magazines and ammunition.
The Mexican Navy confirmed that the clash occurred during a security operation in the region. Following the skirmish, troops seized the weapons and vehicles used by the alleged criminals; there were no casualties among military personnel.
Enhanced monitoring in Sinaloa
Peñuelas' arrest comes one day after García Harfuch announced that this week the Mexican Navy, Army and Ministry of Security will conduct coordinated oversight visits to Sinaloa.
The goal of these actions is to monitor operational deployments, engage in dialogue with local police officers, and inspect the site where a new prison will be built.
Internal Cartel War
The elimination of a high-priority target for U.S. authorities strengthens bilateral security cooperation at a time when violence stemming from cartel infighting continues to severely affect the region.
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