Two Alleged CJNG Members Await U.S. Extradition

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Two Mexican citizens identified by authorities as alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel remain in Czech custody while prosecutors review a United States extradition request, Noticias PV reports. Czech Justice Minister Jeronym Tejc said the two have not yet been transferred, unlike two other suspects who were extradited last week through a simplified procedure after giving their consent.

According to the outlet, authorities arrested the four defendants in June 2026. The group includes José Miguel Alvarado Morales, whom the report describes as an alleged godson of Audias Flores Silva, known as "El Jardinero." Tejc said the United States submitted a formal request covering allegations related to organized crime, drug trafficking, terrorism and weapons trafficking.

Noticias PV reports that the two remaining suspects are being held while Czech prosecutors determine whether the U.S. request is legally admissible. The review could take several months before any transfer is authorized.

The outlet says Czech police declined to provide details about the weapons-trafficking investigation. Police did say they worked closely with U.S. agencies during the joint operation. The report presents the cartel ties and offenses as allegations contained in the authorities' case and extradition process.