Why Was The Son Of ‘El Marro’, Founder Of The Santa Rosa De Lima Cartel, Arrested For?

Mica for cartelinsider.com

The arrest of a son of José Antonio Yépez Ortiz, also known as ‘El Marro’, caused a series of disturbances in the state of Guanajuato on January 7th, when narcobloqueos (drug-related roadblocks) and burning of cars were reported in the municipalities of Juventino Rosas, Villagrán and Celaya. During these events, firefighter Felipe Jiménez Sánchez lost his life after being attacked by armed individuals.

The subject detained is a 22-year-old young man who is also suspected of operating for the criminal organization founded by his father: the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel (CSRL). The authorities in Guanajuato identify him with two names, David and Luis Antonio “N”.

However, in the National Register of Detentions, he only appears with the name Luis Antonio. This individual also responds to the aliases ‘Sonic’ and/or ‘El Monedas’. His arrest took place this past Sunday at 14:20 hours on a dirt road that leads to the community of San Antonio de Maravillas, next to the federal highway Celaya-Juventino Rosas.

Currently, the son of ‘El Marro’ is in the custody of the Federal Public Ministry Agent in Guanajuato. Along with ‘Sonic’, two other 18-year-old individuals were arrested, identified as Giovanni “N” and Cristian “N”.

“The son of ‘El Marro’ and his two companions opened fire on state police officers who were conducting surveillance patrols in the area. However, they were ultimately arrested for possessing a firearm and doses of drugs, which were turned over to the authorities for further investigation.”

It was reported that during their arrests, a 9mm firearm, four magazines for .38 and .357 caliber weapons, as well as 180 cartridges (150 .223 caliber, 25 .38 caliber and 5 .357 caliber) were seized. As for drugs, the three young men possessed 124 doses of crystal meth and 150 doses of marijuana.

In addition, the authorities seized three cell phones and a gray SUV type truck, model 2021, of the Dodge brand, which was not reported stolen.

Despite ‘Sonic’s’ relationship with ‘El Marro’, sources close to the investigation informed Latinus media that the 22-year-old did not have a criminal record. However, the state prosecutor’s office will investigate his possible involvement in other criminal activities and his affiliation with the CSRL.

“El Marro was arrested on August 2, 2020 in Santa Cruz de Juventino Rosas, Guanajuato. He is currently imprisoned in El Altiplano prison, located in the municipality of Almoloya de Juárez, in the State of Mexico. Since that date, the CSRL has continued to operate throughout the state. Drug trafficking, extortion, and fuel theft are some of the crimes committed by the criminal organization.”

It is presumed that ‘El Marro’s sister, Karem Lizbeth Yépez, is the one who has taken over the leadership of the CSRL and has been in charge of disputing control of the territory with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Despite being considered a top target, the State Attorney General’s Office (FGJE) has not issued an arrest warrant against her.

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