JANUARY 21, 2008 Sinaloa, Mexico
Mexican military special forces arrested Alfredo Beltran Levya, one of the
main leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel. Cash, firearms and 3 others arrested
Mexican military special forces arrested Alfredo Beltran Levya, one of the
main leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel. Cash, firearms and 3 others arrested
Special forces of the Mexican military arrested Alfredo Beltran-Leyva
in the city of Culiacan in Sinaloa, Mexico. Beltran-Leyva is known by
the nick name of "El Mochomo". He was arrested along with three
men that are believe to be some of his personal security guards in a
BMX X3. Their names are Javier Hugo Urquiza Inzunza, Flavio
Manuel Castro León, y José Uistisengo Barraza. Two suitcases with
approximately $900,000 was with them, as well as firearms including
an AK-47. Eleven luxury watches were also seized.
in the city of Culiacan in Sinaloa, Mexico. Beltran-Leyva is known by
the nick name of "El Mochomo". He was arrested along with three
men that are believe to be some of his personal security guards in a
BMX X3. Their names are Javier Hugo Urquiza Inzunza, Flavio
Manuel Castro León, y José Uistisengo Barraza. Two suitcases with
approximately $900,000 was with them, as well as firearms including
an AK-47. Eleven luxury watches were also seized.
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Beltran-Leyva along with his brothers
Hector, Marcos Arturo, Mario and
Carols Beltran Leyva are a part of
the Sinaloa cartel. This cartel is
arguably the most influential cartel in
Mexico and the leader of this cartel is
"Chapo" Guzmán Loera.
Alfredo Beltran Leyva is believed to
have been responsible for
transportation of the drugs, money
laundering operations and making
connections with public officials in the
Mexican states of Sinaloa, Sonora,
Durango, Chihuahua, Nayarit and
Jalisco. He was also in charge of at
least two known assassin groups.
These groups are known as "Los
Pelones" in the state of Guerrero and
"Los Gueros" in the state of Sonora.
Hector, Marcos Arturo, Mario and
Carols Beltran Leyva are a part of
the Sinaloa cartel. This cartel is
arguably the most influential cartel in
Mexico and the leader of this cartel is
"Chapo" Guzmán Loera.
Alfredo Beltran Leyva is believed to
have been responsible for
transportation of the drugs, money
laundering operations and making
connections with public officials in the
Mexican states of Sinaloa, Sonora,
Durango, Chihuahua, Nayarit and
Jalisco. He was also in charge of at
least two known assassin groups.
These groups are known as "Los
Pelones" in the state of Guerrero and
"Los Gueros" in the state of Sonora.
All four of the subjects that
were arrested were
transported to Mexico City.
Alfredo Beltran Leyva is
wanted by the U.S.
Government.
were arrested were
transported to Mexico City.
Alfredo Beltran Leyva is
wanted by the U.S.
Government.
The word "Mochomo" is a big red ant that has a strong sting. These
ants are common in the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
ants are common in the Mexican state of Sinaloa.