In a joint operation in Urique, Chihuahua, authorities arrested Gilberto N, known as “El Shakira,” who is the cousin and confidant of José Noriel Portillo “El Chueco,” accused of the murder of Jesuit priests Javier Campos and Joaquin Mora, as well as a tour guide in Chihuahua.
During the morning conference, the official reported that with this new arrest there are 18 men detained related to Noriel Portillo.
The 29-year-old detainee is one of the main operational arms of the criminal organization in the area.
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Undersecretary @RicardoMeb reports that the “Shakira”, cousin and confidant of the “Chueco”, allegedly responsible for the murder of the Jesuit priests and a tourist guide and who remains at large, was arrested. There are already 18 detainees. pic.twitter.com/DorhAxo9JB
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The prosecution reported that, at the time of his capture, he was assured of a .223 mm caliber rifle, with its magazine stocked with 25 useful cartridges, as well as a bag with more than 2,000 pills of the drug known as fentanyl, giving an approximate weight of 220 grams.
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Gilberto N was placed at the disposal of the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) for his alleged responsibility in the illegal carrying of a firearm and simple possession of narcotics.
On Tuesday, June 22, the Jesuit community denounced the murder of priests Javier Campos Morales and Joaquín César Mora Salazar as well as the tourist guide, Pedro Palma.
The Jesuit priests were reportedly killed after trying to defend the tour guide who was being assaulted by armed men.
More than a month after the murder of two Jesuit priests and a tourist guide and despite the increase in arrests, the Society of Jesus in Mexico warned that impunity prevails for the fact and again demanded justice.
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