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Brayan “L”, better known by his alias “El Loco Brayan”, has been released by court order after it was determined that the Attorney General’s Office of Mexico City (FGJCDMX) did not present enough evidence to link him to a criminal trial.
This man, who was also known by the alias “El Niñogurt”, is accused of leading a network of extortion, drug distribution, and looting in the neighborhoods of Obrera, Doctores, and Buenos Aires alongside criminal groups such as La Unión Tepito and Los Tanzanios.
The capture of “El Loco Brayan” a week ago had become a primary objective for the capital police, motivating an intense pursuit and investigation by the elements of the Investigation Police (PDI). Even the Mexico City Prosecutor’s Office announced the apprehension of the alleged criminal in a press conference with great fanfare. However, eight days later, the expectations generated by his arrest quickly dissipated as he was released due to flaws in the evidence collection process, according to journalist Carlos Jiménez.
The release of Brayan López adds to a similar case that occurred yesterday with another prominent member of organized crime, Sergio Iván “N,” better known as “El M24” or “The Monster of La Unión.”
Sergio Iván “N”, who was arrested in an operation in the Nueva Atzacoalco neighborhood in the Gustavo A. Madero municipality, was released under similar circumstances despite being accused of participating in criminal activities such as extortion, drug trafficking, and murders.
The capture of “El Loco Brayan” took place on the night of April 21st, during an operation in which he was caught in the act with a brick of suspected cocaine, around 200 doses of green herb similar to marijuana, and 190 grams of a crystalline substance, along with the seizure of a vehicle, a cell phone, and a dozen cartridges.
In a press conference held on April 22nd, Ulises Lara López, in charge of the CDMX Prosecutor’s Office, reported that, as a result of investigations, it was identified that the criminal cell, allegedly led by “El Loco Brayan” and/or “El Niñogurt”, maintained an alliance with the criminal group known as “Los Tanzanios”.
These groups operate mainly in the Iztapalapa and Iztacalco municipalities and are involved in activities such as recruiting young people for extortion of merchants and distributing drugs.
Furthermore, the role of “El Loco Brayan” as a possible generator of violence in neighborhoods such as Obrera, Doctores, Buenos Aires, Algarín, and Centro was highlighted, mainly related to extortion and protection fees.
After the recent capture of Nicolás Enrique “N”, also known as ‘El Nico’ and pointed out as the supposed leader of the criminal group ‘Los Tanzanios’ in the capital, the CDMX General Prosecutor’s Office is delving into the investigation of the alleged links between this gang and La Unión Tepito.
The arrest of ‘El Nico’ was carried out during an operation in the Iztacalco and Iztapalapa boroughs as part of a strategy to combat the distribution of drugs in those areas.
Ulises Lara López, spokesperson for the Prosecutor’s Office, communicated through a video that the connections of Los Tanzanios with other criminal groups based in the capital were being investigated, including the Union Tepito. It is speculated that these agreements would have the objective of expanding their network of drug trafficking and extortion activities in the capital. However, these ties are still being verified.
The Tanzanios, dedicated initially to robbing pedestrians and committing public transportation assaults, have, over time, diversified their criminal activities towards drug sales, extortion of merchants, and operators of minibusses. Currently, they are considered one of the primary sources of violence in the eastern zone of Mexico City, responsible for homicides, kidnappings, drug trafficking, land seizures, and control over hotels used for prostitution.
On the other hand, La Union Tepito maintains a significant presence in multiple districts of Mexico City and some municipalities in the State of Mexico, being notorious for its activities related to drug trafficking, extortion, and other high-impact crimes.
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