Mexico releases video of El Jardinero capture

Mexico arrested CJNG leader El Jardinero, who had a $5M US bounty.

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Mexico

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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 00:07 UTC

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Synthesis · 5 sources

Mexican authorities arrested senior Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Audias Flores Silva, alias "El Jardinero," in Nayarit. The US State Department had placed a $5 million bounty on him for information leading to his capture. The arrest followed a coordinated operation by federal and state forces. This development confirms earlier reports of his detention and adds the bounty detail.

Updates · 4

23h agoGeopolitics Watch

Mexican authorities have released an official image of the captured cartel leader.

23h agoFrente Militar y Geopolítico

New reports detail specific retaliatory actions, including arson and the use of vehicles to create road blockades.

21h ago@Osint613

The United States had offered a $5 million bounty for Flores‑Silva’s capture.

20h ago@officialrnintel

The US State Department had a $5 million bounty on El Jardinero, which is now confirmed as part of the arrest announcement.

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