The operation was not easy. Upon entering the property where he was hiding, the agents were met with gunfire, sparking an intense exchange of bullets that lasted several minutes. During the confrontation, several officers were wounded, one of them critically, while one member of the criminal organization was killed.
Alias “Diablo” was wanted for drug trafficking, contract killings, and murders , and there was a $500,000 reward offered by the United States for his capture. His arrest represents a significant blow against organized crime in the country, although the operation highlighted the dangerous nature of his gang and the risks faced by security forces.
The director of the OIJ, Michael Soto, confirmed the arrest and highlighted the complexity of the operation, emphasizing that it was a high-risk deployment against an armed and violent organization.