New DLCN director announces case review and 'strong bloc' against organized crime

Honduras has appointed retired commissioner Ever Danilo Mejía Mejía as the new director of the Directorate Against Drug Trafficking (DLCN), signaling a strategic move to bolster the nation's fight against organized crime.

Mejía Mejía brings over 30 years of experience in security and criminal investigation to the role. His background includes 17 years of collaboration with U.S. agencies such as DHS, FBI, and DEA, making him a well-qualified candidate for the directorship at a time when drug trafficking and other forms of organized crime are adapting and mutating within the region.

One of Mejía Mejía's immediate priorities will be to thoroughly review all ongoing investigations and cases initiated under his predecessor, Ramiro Fernando Muñoz Bonilla. "We are going to review the cases and files that my predecessor left in the coming hours... we are already working with technical teams," he stated. He also announced his intention to form a "strong bloc" in collaboration with the Public Ministry and newly established government agencies to more effectively combat organized crime and drug trafficking structures operating in Honduras.

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We are going to review the cases and files that my predecessor left in the coming hours… we are already working with technical teams.

"One swallow does not make a summer, and we will not get anywhere alone, so we must work together and create a strong bloc," Mejía Mejía declared. This appointment follows the official separation of Ramiro Fernando Muñoz Bonilla from the position, who had been sworn in only in March 2026. The DLCN plays a critical role in security and justice efforts, coordinating operations and investigations with national and international institutions. However, a period without a permanent head, during which acting prosecutor general Joel Zelaya appointed Muñoz, reportedly led to a lack of attention that may have empowered criminal elements in the country.

Mejía Mejía emphasized the continuity of ongoing investigations and the need for greater inter-institutional coordination. His leadership is expected to bring renewed focus and effectiveness to Honduras's anti-drug and anti-crime initiatives.

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One swallow does not make a summer, and we will not get anywhere alone, so we must work together and create a strong bloc.