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Welcome to Cartel Insider, the go-to source for all the latest news and updates on Mexico’s most notorious criminal organizations. In our latest post, we bring you exclusive details on the recent capture of José Alberto “La Kena” N, the leader of the Gulf Cartel.
La Kena, also known as El Ciclón 19, was apprehended in a joint operation by the Attorney General’s Office (FGR), the National Guard, Sedena and the Navy. With a contingent of over 10,000 hired killers under her command, La Kena is accused of various heinous crimes, including the kidnapping and murder of four American citizens. Her capture was the result of an extensive surveillance operation, which finally bore fruit when she was identified by a facial recognition system in a commercial store.
The news of La Kena’s arrest was met with shock and relief among law enforcement agencies. This development could also lead to a potential extradition request from the US, where she is wanted for her involvement in the kidnapping of American citizens.
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