A Blow to the Finances of Organized Crime
In a movement that reinforces the commitment to justice and security, the judicial authorities have taken a decisive step. A control judge has linked Edgar Rodríguez Ortiz, known in the criminal world with the alias of “El Limones” to the trial. The judicial measure not only confirms the unofficial preventive detention against him, but also sends a clear message: the law acts firmly against crimes that undermine social peace. The charges are serious and include collection and carrying of firearms, possession of ammunition and, most importantly, crimes against health in the form of drug trafficking.
This legal process, developed in the Federal Criminal Justice Center located in the Altiplano prison, is based on the evidence presented by the Federal Public Ministry. These pieces of evidence were compelling for the judge, who determined that the accused should remain confined in this maximum security prison. Each piece of evidence presented is a key piece in building a solid case against illicit activities.
The Criminal Network Behind the Alias
The investigations of the Attorney General of the Republic (FGR) paint a complex picture of the criminal operation. Rodríguez Ortiz was not a minor actor; He is identified as an alleged financial operator of the cell known as “Los Cabrera”, a group linked to the powerful Sinaloa Cartel. His influence extended beyond the world of drug trafficking, as he also served as leader of the Catem union group. This double condition, according to the authorities’ analysis, would have allowed it to expand its network of operations and weave a protection network to facilitate its illicit activities.
The coercive arm of his group was felt in productive communities. The FGR indicated that this criminal organization would be related to threats and extortion directed against poultry marketers and livestock farmers in the municipality of Agua del Río, in the state of Chihuahua. These actions reflect a pattern of criminality that seeks to control territories and local economies through fear.
Detention and Seizure of Evidence
The end of “El Limones”‘s criminal career came through coordinated action. He was detained by federal forces in the José Guadalupe Rodríguez neighborhood, located in the municipality of Durango. The operation not only resulted in his capture, but also in an important seizure of material linked to crimes. Among the objects seized are high-powered long weapons, chargers, a vehicle, tactical equipment and various other objects considered to constitute a crime. This arsenal demonstrates the operational capacity of the disjointed group.
The link to the Edgar Rodríguez Ortiz trial represents, without a doubt, a significant advance in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime in the northern region of the country. This case highlights the importance of persistent and coordinated actions by authorities to dismantle criminal networks from their financial and operational cores. Each defendant prosecuted is one less link in a chain that affects national security.
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