CJNG cell leader arrested in Guanajuato; considered one of the largest drug distributors

State and federal authorities arrested Eliseo “N,” 49, the leader of a Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) cell operating in the city of León, Guanajuato.

According to the Guanajuato State Secretariat of Security and Peace, this individual was captured at a home in the Los Murales neighborhood.

Three vehicles were seized at the scene—a black Honda Pilot, a white Volkswagen Jetta, and a dark gray BMW X4—as well as 2,700 pesos in cash and tactical equipment, among other items linked to illicit activities.

During the operation, authorities also seized 6,607 doses of suspected marijuana, 2,552 doses of suspected crystal meth (methamphetamine hydrochloride), 78 doses of suspected cocaine, and 78 doses of cocaine base (a cocaine derivative).

In addition, three long guns, two handguns, a grenade launcher, 355 live rounds of ammunition of various calibers, a military camouflage tactical vest, six cell phones, a tablet, four gram scales, a fanny pack, and notebooks with notes were seized.

Eliseo “N,” 49, is considered by state and federal law enforcement agencies to be one of the main drug distributors in León.

Along with this criminal leader, Erick “N,” 22, both members of the CJNG, were arrested. The suspects were placed at the disposal of the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office after a search authorized by the Specialized District Judge for the Accusatory Criminal System of the Federal Criminal Justice Center in the State of Aguascalientes.