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Mexican forces capture cartel leader 'El Jardinero'

Mexican special forces arrest Audias Flores Silva, a top cartel successor, in Nayarit.

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Nayarit, Mexico
Updated
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 18:55 UTC
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Mexican special forces have arrested Audias Flores Silva, known as 'El Jardinero,' a potential successor to slain cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes. The capture occurred in the coastal state of Nayarit after months of surveillance by Mexican and US intelligence. Authorities stated he was detained while attempting to flee. The operation deals a significant blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel's leadership structure.
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