Translated for Borderland Beat from an article in Notinfomex.org by Otis B Fly-Wheel
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However he was hiding out in the Federal District due to heat from other cartels operating in Sonora out to kill him.
Juam Omar Borbolla Figueroa also recruited hit men to reinforce the operational structure in Sonora , and to protect against aggressive take overs of the towns of Ciudad Obrego,Hermosillo and Nogales against other cartels.
During his arrest forces found in his possession three rifles , four pistols and two vehicles.
After the arrest Figueroa was made available to the Federal Public Ministry, who will inform to what charges Figueroa will face within two days.
Original article in Spanish at www.notinfomex.org
Presumed leader of Los Zetas in Sonora arrested
Federal forces detained in Mexico City Juan Omar Borbolla Figueroa , presumed leader of Los Zetas in Sonora , in the company of four individuals who were his personal bodyguards.
In a joint statement it was reported that the operation which allowed the capture of Borbolla Figueroa , was coordinated by Sedena and had the support of the Federal Police and Attorney Generals Office (PGR).
In accordance with the fact , he was responsible for the high level of violence used against other cartels in the state of Sonora , in particular Ciudad Obregon and Hermosillo.
However he was hiding out in the Federal District due to heat from other cartels operating in Sonora out to kill him.
From the capital city , he directed the activities of kidnapping,extortion, drug sales, executions , as well as negotiations with other DTO's to promote the opening of new routes for transit of drugs , money , and weapons.
Juam Omar Borbolla Figueroa also recruited hit men to reinforce the operational structure in Sonora , and to protect against aggressive take overs of the towns of Ciudad Obrego,Hermosillo and Nogales against other cartels.
During his arrest forces found in his possession three rifles , four pistols and two vehicles.
After the arrest Figueroa was made available to the Federal Public Ministry, who will inform to what charges Figueroa will face within two days.
Original article in Spanish at www.notinfomex.org