MEXICO CITY ( WNAM MONITORING): Seven members of Mexico’s New Generation Jalisco Cartel (CJNG) were killed, including the group’s leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” during a military operation carried out by Mexican Army Special Forces in the western state of Jalisco on Sunday.
Mexico’s Defense Ministry stated that Special Forces, in collaboration with the National Intelligence Center and the Attorney General’s Office, planned and carried out the operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, a known CJNG stronghold, deploying multiple Air Force aircraft and National Guard units with the aim of apprehending Oseguera.
“During this operation, Mexican military personnel were attacked, and in defense of their physical integrity, they repelled the aggression. This resulted in four members of the ‘CJNG’ criminal group dying at the scene and three others being severely wounded, who lost their lives during their airlift to Mexico City,” the ministry said. “Among the latter is Ruben “N” (alias Mencho); however, the corresponding authorities will be in charge of the forensic activities to confirm his identification.”
The ministry added that two other cartel members were arrested and various weapons and armored vehicles were seized, including rocket launchers capable of shooting down aircraft.
Three special forces members were wounded during the operation and transported to medical facilities in Mexico City.
