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Another Brother of Diablo Cartel Leader Ordered Held in Custody

From Proceso Digital · () Spanish

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  • A Honduran judge ordered Patricio Ferrera Rodas held in judicial custody after prosecutors accused him of criminal association and drug trafficking.
  • Authorities allege he was linked to the Diablo Cartel, a criminal structure said to operate in four municipalities in Yoro department.
  • His initial hearing is scheduled for Sept. 9 at 9 a.m.

A Honduran judge ordered Patricio Ferrera Rodas held in judicial custody after prosecutors accused him of criminal association and drug trafficking.

Ferrera Rodas is the brother of Esteban Gumercindo Ferrera Rodas, identified as the leader of the so-called Diablo Cartel. Investigators allege that Patricio Ferrera Rodas was connected to the criminal organization.

Agents from the National Anti-Drug Police Directorate arrested him in the municipality of Sulaco, in Yoro department. His initial hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 9 a.m.

Authorities describe the Diablo Cartel as a criminal structure made up of eight people operating in San José del Potrero, Victoria, Yorito and Sulaco.

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Originally published by Proceso Digital in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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