Financial Operator for 'Los Chapitos' Arrested in Baja California

Federal security forces have apprehended Salvador 'N' in Mexicali, Baja California, identifying him as another alleged financial operator for the 'Los Chapitos' faction of the Sinaloa Cartel. The arrest was a collaborative effort stemming from investigative work by the National Intelligence Center (CNI) and cooperation with U.S. authorities.

Omar García Harfuch, Mexico's Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, confirmed that Salvador 'N' is under investigation by the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF). He also faces financial scrutiny in the United States, including designation by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This designation is reportedly due to his alleged participation in a money laundering network connected to the Sinaloa Cartel.

Harfuch emphasized the importance of international cooperation in combating organized crime. He stated on social media that "international cooperation, based on strict respect for our sovereignty, shared responsibility, mutual trust, and reciprocity, strengthens our capabilities to affect the financial and operational structures of criminal organizations."

This arrest is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle the financial infrastructure of drug cartels operating in Mexico and the United States. The focus on financial operators highlights a strategy to disrupt the flow of illicit funds, thereby weakening the operational capacity of these criminal groups.