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Capturan a 'El Wicho' de Los Chapitos
Mexican authorities arrest 'El Wicho', key operator linked to kidnapping of 10 miners in Sinaloa.
In brief
Mexican authorities arrest 'El Wicho', key operator linked to kidnapping of 10 miners in Sinaloa. Mexican federal forces arrested Mauricio 'N', alias 'El Wicho', a Los Chapitos cartel operator suspected of kidnapping 10 miners in Concordia, Sinaloa. Originally reported by Infobae.
Arrest of 'El Wicho'
Mexican federal authorities arrested Mauricio 'N', alias 'El Wicho' or 'El Chigüil' in Concordia, Sinaloa, during an operation on November 8, 2026.
Suspected Kidnapping Role
The detained individual was linked to the disappearance of 10 miners who were kidnapped on January 23 in Concordia, Sinaloa.
Recent Cartel Operations
This arrest follows recent operations against Los Chapitos cartel members, including the capture of 'El Talibán' on October 17 and 'El Gabito' on June 1.
Arrest Details
Authorities seized two long guns, 87 functional rounds, two magazines, and a sedan during the operation.
Legal Custody
Mauricio 'N' is under the custody of the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office in Culiacán, with his legal status to be determined.
Previous Cartel Operations
On October 16 and 17, 2026, 'El Talibán' and four others were arrested in Mazatlán, part of the security circle of 'El Casco 81' in El Rosario.
Additional Arrests
On September 8, 2026, 'Tronco' and 'Milton Yair' were arrested in Concordia as part of a subordinate cell under 'El Casco 81'.
Family Claims
The families of the miners demanded answers about the whereabouts of engineer Francisco Antonio Esparza Yáñez, the only miner still missing.
Demands for Evidence
Lawyers requested Vizsla Silver Corp to provide documents, logs, risk protocols, GPS records, and security camera footage from the mining camp.
At a glance
Mexican federal forces arrested Mauricio 'N', alias 'El Wicho', a Los Chapitos cartel operator suspected of kidnapping 10 miners in Concordia, Sinaloa.
