Originally published by LSR Guanajuato
GUANAJUATO, Mexico. State prosecutors said that "El Ojón," who was arrested on Friday, July 24, was the current leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in the states of Guanajuato and Michoacán. Authorities described his capture as a significant blow to drug trafficking operations in Guanajuato. As of now, no retaliatory actions by the criminal organization have been reported.
Carlos Giovanni “N.,” also known as "El Ojón," was identified by authorities as the individual responsible for coordinating armed attacks against rival groups in the region. Following his arrest, security forces from the state of Guanajuato, the Mexican Army, the National Guard, and the Michoacán Civil Guard launched coordinated air and ground operations to locate other alleged members of the criminal cell.
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The search began in the municipalities of Pénjamo and Guanajuato City after reports of armed individuals wearing tactical gear. The suspects fled, triggering a pursuit that continued into La Piedad, Michoacán, where authorities ultimately intercepted them.
At that location, officers arrested 10 people believed to be members of the CJNG. According to official reports, the suspects are from the states of Jalisco and Michoacán and are allegedly linked to multiple violent incidents in Guanajuato.
Authorities also seized a large cache of weapons during the operation, including eight rifles, one 9mm handgun, and four grenade-launcher attachments. They also confiscated 35 rifle magazines, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and 85 tire-deflation devices commonly used to disable pursuing vehicles.
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In addition, officers recovered ballistic helmets, body armor fitted with protective plates and bearing the criminal group's insignia, as well as more than 200 doses of substances with characteristics consistent with methamphetamine and marijuana.
The detainees were turned over to the Michoacán State Attorney General's Office, which will continue the investigation and determine their legal status. Authorities said dismantling the criminal cell represents a significant step in efforts to disrupt drug trafficking operations in Guanajuato and neighboring states.
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