"El 24," Alleged Operator for "El Chapo Isidro," Faces Legal Proceedings

Iván Raymundo Olivas Reyes, identified by the alias "El 24," has been formally linked to legal proceedings, with authorities alleging he operated as an operative for Fausto Isidro Meza Flores, also known as "El Chapo Isidro."

In addition to Olivas Reyes, three other men, Jorge Araujo Madriles, alias "Coki"; Patricio Albarran Patiño, alias "Pato"; and Ezequiel Bueno Madero, alias "Chequelia”, are also facing charges. Their alleged involvement includes the possession of ammunition and magazines intended for exclusive use by the Armed Forces, as well as unlawful deprivation of liberty.

The group was apprehended by agents from the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection following a pursuit on the Pericos-Badiraguato highway in Mocorito, Sinaloa. During the operation, the individuals reportedly deployed tire-deflating devices to obstruct the officers' path. Authorities also reported the liberation of one person who had been held captive by the group.

During the arrest, law enforcement seized five assault rifles, a handgun, 519 rounds of ammunition, 19 magazines of various calibers, tactical vests, and a bucket containing tire spikes. The Federal Public Ministry presented evidence leading to the legal linkage against the four individuals. The judge imposed charges including the illegal possession of firearms for the exclusive use of the Armed Forces, with an aggravating factor for carrying two or more weapons in the case of "El 24," "Coki," and "Chequelia." They have been placed under preventive detention for three months while the investigation continues.