Two minors were rescued at the Central Nueva bus station as they were heading to Guerrero after being lured by false job offers: Jalisco

 IVAN 

THIS INFORMATION WAS TRANSLATED AND REPOSTED FROM EL OCCIDENTAL 

WRITTEN BY: ELIZABETH IBAL 

From October 1, 2024, to this Monday, a total of 75 people have been located and protected at that site

  

During routine patrols near the New Central Bus Station, officers from the San Pedro Tlaquepaque Secretariat of Public Safety and Citizen Protection rescued two teenagers who were attempting to travel to another state after receiving false job offers.

The officers approached them to offer assistance and conduct a preliminary interview, during which they confirmed that they were minors.

One of them stated he was 16 years old and from the state of Guerrero, and the other 17 years old and from the state of Nayarit. They stated that they were traveling to Guerrero, allegedly after receiving promises of high-paying jobs.

They also indicated that they did not have bus tickets and were not accompanied by family members or guardians. One of them stated that his family was unaware of his trip from Nayarit to Guerrero.

Given the risk posed by these types of situations involving false job offers targeting minors, personnel from the Andromeda Group were called in.

They were also taken into protective custody, with their physical and emotional well-being prioritized at all times.

A check revealed that none of them had an active missing person report or file, so they were referred to the Public Prosecutor's Office for Children and Adolescents, which ordered their transfer to the Ciudad Niñez (Children's City) facility.

That agency will open an investigation file for their subsequent reintegration with their families.

From October 1, 2024, to this Monday, a total of 75 people, including adults, adolescents, and women, have been located and taken into protective custody in the area of ​​the New Central Bus Station.

SOURCE: EL OCCIDENTAL 

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Five men and one woman "abducted" in Ahome: Sinaloa

 IVAN 

THIS ARTICLE WAS TRANSLATED AND REPOSTED FROM LUZ NOTICIAS

WRITTEN BY: ERNESTO TORRES 

Among the victims are a father and son, originally from Mazatlán; the older of them is the romantic partner of the woman who was released after being tortured.

Six people, including two brothers and a woman, the partner of one of the victims, were abducted while traveling in a late-model vehicle toward Villa de Ahome.

They had all departed shortly before from the port of Mazatlán; their families have already filed missing persons reports.

Father and son deprived of their freedom

Two of the men who were deprived of their freedom are Luis Ramón Flores Ceballos, 38 years old, and his son Luis Armando Flores Vallejo, 19 years old, both originally from Mazatlán, but temporarily residing in Villa de Ahome.

In addition, a third victim was identified only as Yuri, a woman who lives in Villa de Ahome, and was the romantic partner of Luis Ramón Flores Ceballos.

Two brothers abducted

Among those "abducted" are two brothers named Juan Antonio Soto Espain, 29 years old, apparently from the Residencial del Valle subdivision, as well as his brother, a 17-year-old identified as José Ángel Soto Espain, 17 years old.

The fifth missing person

Likewise, the fifth man who was deprived of his liberty is named Heriberto López Díaz, 30 years old, and it was not stated whether he was also originally from the port of Mazatlán or from the municipality of Ahome.

Little is known about the abduction.

On Sunday, February 8, the ex-partner of Luis Ramón Flores Ceballos and mother of Luis Armando Flores Vallejo called 911 and reported that, at the time of their abduction on Saturday, February 7, they were driving from Mazatlán to drop off Yuri in a white Dodge Attitude.

Unofficially, it was also reported that while driving on the Los Mochis-Ahome highway, near the El Macapul junction, they were allegedly intercepted by unknown individuals who forcibly took them away; however, there is no official information yet regarding the exact location where they were abducted.

Until that moment, it was only known that Yuri and Luis Ramón Flores Ceballos' son had been taken. However, this morning, the abduction was reported again, and it was reported that three more men were traveling with them; that is, there were six people in the vehicle, including the woman.

The woman was released.

It was also unofficially reported that, after the multiple disappearances, the woman was released hours later, allegedly after being tortured.

It wasn't until this afternoon that the Sinaloa State Commission for the Search for Disappeared Persons confirmed the disappearances and issued missing persons reports, numbers RZN-0023-2026 and RZN-0024-2026, for the father and son. RZN-0025-2026 and RZN-0026-2026, by the Soto Espain brothers, and RZN-0027-2026, by the fifth missing person with the surname López Díaz.

SOURCE: LUZ NOTICIAS 

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U.S. Military Weapons End Up in the Hands of Cartels: New York Times Revelation

"Sol Prendido" for Borderland Beat 

Video translation is as follows:

The United States, under the administration of President Donald Trump, declared six Mexican cartels, including the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel, as foreign terrorist organizations and has launched a campaign against drug trafficking in Latin America. 

However, the ammunition, which is acquired by these same groups, is manufactured by the U.S. military. A New York Times investigation reveals the connections between the Mexican cartels and Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, the largest manufacturer of rifle ammunition used by the U.S. Army, whose facilities are located on the outskirts of Kansas City.  

The domestic U.S. market for these cartridges is small. .50 caliber rifles typically sell for thousands of dollars, and heavy machine guns like those used in Villa Unión have an even higher price. 

The cartridges standard versions of these weapons cost between $3.00 and $4.00 each. And although they are rarely purchased in the United States, in Mexico, the cartels can easily afford them.

Members of criminal organizations with these types of weapons have shot down helicopters, assassinated government officials, fired on the police and military forces, and massacred civilians.

Source: Milenio

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Drone from Hell: Sinaloa

 IVAN AND SOL PRENDIDO 

FEBRUARY 7, 2026

The war for control of different plazas continues as La Mayiza-Los Cabrera fights La Chapiza-CJNG in southern Sinaloa. Despite the Mexican federal government's denial that CJNG is supporting La Chapiza in Sinaloa with weapons and hitmen, the support of the CJNG Cartel is all but too evident now. 

In the following video, La Mayiza-Los Cabrera dismembered a rival cartel member and tied his body parts to a drone so his body parts could be delivered into enemy territory. 

MAZATLÁN, CONCORDIA, ESCUINAPA, VILLA UNIÓN, TO NAME A FEW, ARE ALL TARGETS OF LA MAYIZA-LOS CABRERA ALLIANCE 

WARNING GRAPHIC VIDEO

TRANSLATION BY: 

SOL PRENDIDO

Sicario #1: Here it goes, you son of a bitch, so that you’re made aware. With this drone, I’m going to deliver to you all of the heads and hands of your operatives into Iguanas. All of your gunmen are going to be sent to you like this. 

Don’t fuck with honest civilians, you asshole. You eliminated those innocent civilians out in Villa Unión. But if you want to mess with someone, well, here is your Minimi, you bitch. 

Take a good look at who I am. We don’t mess with the townspeople. Therefore, we’re fucking coming after you guys. Please don’t bother to grab innocent people. Come and fight us instead. We’re actual locals from this area. 

We are one hundred percent natives of Sinaloa. Whereas you guys are just out-of-towners fighting against the Jalisco cartel. Just so you know what to expect, I’m sending you this head. Follow me this way. Where’s that head at? 

Sicario #2: I’ve got that head right fucking here. 

Sicario #1: There goes that fucking head on its way to be delivered. 

*The following video is believed to be from Concordia, Sinaloa, areas published on January 30, 2026, where La Mayiza-Los Cabrera claim responsibility. 

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Tapping That Ass With Mayito Flaco’s Mob

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat 

It sounds very likely that you’ll first believe what all is said as true during an interrogation rather than believe otherwise. Nothing was scripted or rehearsed within this broadcast for the sake of mockery. 

Instead, what we have here is a man who chose to give in to the pleasures of the flesh only to end up losing his life because of it. Operatives from Mayito Flaco’s mob exploited him for their benefit up until the Chapiza group caught up to him. 

This film is very reminiscent of an old article that was published here at Borderland Beat some years back. The only difference is that back then two men were making the most of whatever time they had with each other. 

While here, the demise of their ilk goes out in equal measure as that of any other adversary. 

Video translation is as follows: 

Sicario: Why are you here fool?

Captive: I was giving intel to the Mayos mob. 

Sicario: To who exactly?

Captive: Mainly to Millones. 

Sicario: Who else?

Captive: Cauque and Sierra. 

Sicario: Tell me how exactly you were giving them intel and what all it entailed. 

Captive: I told them about the security houses that they have here in the town of La Cruz. Pictures were taken on one of their personal phones for this. 

La Cruz, Sinaloa

Sicario: What did the Mayos tell you,

Captive: They said that La Cruz belonged to them. 

Sicario: La Cruz belonged to them, huh?

Captive: Yes. 

Sicario: So, what’s the deal, were they paying you or what?

Captive: No, they never paid me. They were just very loquacious in their ways. 

Sicario: Loquacious in what manner?

Captive: Most of what all we had were just sexual encounters with each other. 

Sicario: Ah, so you were essentially paid with sexual favors?

Captive: Yes. 

Sicario: Who all exactly? 

Captive: Mainly just Millones. 

Sicario: How many times did you meet with this guy for sex?

Captive: There were lots of encounters. 

Sicario: Who else?

Captive: El Cauque. 

Sicario: How many times did you meet up with El Cauque?

Captive: Two or three times. 

Sicario: Where?

Captive: Here in Pueblo Nuevo and in the town of Caimánes. 

Pueblo Nuevo, Sinaloa

Sicario: Okay. Who else?

Captive: El Sierra. 

Sicario: How many times with El Sierra?

Captive: Twice. 

Sicario: How did you go about to see these individuals?

Captive: I would take a bus out there. 

Sicario: Where did they pick you up?

Captive: Out there on the non-toll road. 

Sicario: The non-toll road, huh?

Captive: Yes. 

Sicario: Did you meet with them just for the sexual encounters or what?

Captive: It was also to give them intel. 

Sicario: Did you take your phone with you or what?

Captive: Yes, I would take my phone with me and show them everything I had. 

Sicario: Okay. So, what’s else did these faggots say to you?

Captive: They claimed that La Cruz belonged to them and that from now on they’d be positioned here. 

Sicario: Where have they been?

Captive: Excuse me?

Sicario: Where have you seen them?

Captive: I’ve seen El Sierra on the non-toll road and in Potrerillo. 

Sicario: Where have you seen the Mayos mob on this side of La Cruz?

Captive: Out there by the…

Sicario: Where have you seen them around that they’ve bothered to defend you dumbass?!?!

Captive: Nowhere sir. 

Sicario: Where are you from?

Captive: Ceuta, Sinaloa. 

Ceuta, Sinaloa

Sicario: What would you like for everyone who’s involved to know?

Captive: It’s best that you come to your senses and don’t go to the trouble of doing dumb shit. 

Sicario: Who’s in charge here in La Cruz?

Captive: The Chapiza mob. 

Sicario: Well, there you have it you Mayiza mob booty bandits. Is there anything else that you’d like to say to your ass loving friends?

Captive: The Mayos can go fuck themselves. 

Sicario: Are you faggots copying this? It turns out that you homos really are a bunch of faggots. 

Video translation is as follows:

Ok, so the deed is done. We had no trouble whatsoever beheading him. 

Sources: Sinaloa en Guerra, Borderland Beat Archives

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Military were searching for miners and located gunmen's camps in Concordia, seizing an arsenal: Sinaloa

 IVAN

THIS INFORMATION WAS TRANSLATED AND POSTED FROM LUZ NOTICIAS

WRITTEN BY: ENRIQUE CHAN 

During the search operation for 10 miners, personnel from the Mexican Navy located the sites and also seized weapons in two locations in Concordia.

Search operations for the ten missing miners resulted in the seizure of ammunition, tactical equipment, an improvised explosive device, and the discovery of 10 camps in the municipality of Concordia, Sinaloa.

The first operation was carried out during aerial and ground patrols in the town of El Verde, where naval personnel seized 1,600 rounds of ammunition, 46 magazines, an improvised explosive device, four tactical vests, and a ballistic helmet.

In a second operation, in the town of Los Naranjos, also located in the mountainous region, ten camps belonging to organized crime were located and dismantled.

They were searching for miners and located the Concordia camps.

As a preventive measure that weakens their capabilities, protects the civilian population, and reaffirms the institution's commitment to strengthening security, efforts were made to dismantle and secure the area.

The explosive device was destroyed in the area by specialized personnel, while the remaining seized items were turned over by personnel from the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection to the competent federal authorities to be included in the corresponding investigation files.

With these actions, the Secretariat of the Navy, through the Mexican Navy, reaffirms its commitment to strengthening security, combating crimes that affect the population, and contributing to the maintenance of public order.

SOURCE: LUZ NOTICIAS 

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Ryan James Wedding's Early Cartel Links Part 1: BC Bud Farm & California Cocaine Bust

"Socalj" for Borderland Beat

Wedding made his court appearance in Santa Ana, California last week following his surrender and arrest in Mexico. He pleaded not guilty to charges across two indictments.

His lawyer, Anthony Colombo, Jr. grandson of slain New York Mafia boss Joe Colombo, stated multiple times that his client had in fact not surrendered but was apprehended in Mexico. This statement was of course contradictory to both the official Mexican and US Ambassador to Mexico's claim that he voluntary surrendered.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum went so far as to cite an AI generated image from a fake Instagram account as proof that Wedding had surrendered and was not arrested by Mexican authorities. 

According to CBC News, RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme was informed 3 days before Wedding's arrest and was told to fly to Ontario, California for the FBI's press conference. 

Similar statements from US authorities point to a planned surrender as well. Court records show that 2 days prior to Wedding's surrender, additional documents were filed under seal.

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Tequila, Jalisco Mayor and Public Officials Arrested for CJNG Links, Kidnapping Candidates & Extortion

 "Socalj" for Borderland Beat

The Mayor of Tequila, Jalisco was arrested along with three high-ranking officials from his government, accused of leading an extortion ring linked to the CJNG. The ring allegedly targeted tequila and beer companies and diverted public resources to the criminal organization.

According to official information, three key officials from the mayor's administration were arrested along with him: Juan Manuel Pérez Sosa, Director of Public Safety; Juan Gabriel Toribio Villarreal, Director of Cadastre and Property Tax; and Isaac Carbajal Villaseñor, Director of Public Works. All three are under investigation for their alleged involvement in the same criminal network.

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Sheinbaum Maintains that it is 'Absolutely False' that Cartels Govern Mexico

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat 

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated on Wednesday that it is "absolutely false" that drug cartels govern the country, as U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed, and emphasized her rejection of the possibility of U.S. military intervention in Mexico to combat organized crime.

"It's false. It's absolutely false... In Mexico, the people govern, and no one else," she said at her daily press conference.

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Cartel De Guasave (Musico- Chapo Isidro) send message to Gente De Guano-Los Calabazas from Arroyo Seco in Badiraguato, Sinaloa. Cartel De Guasave drops explosives with drone in Maria Consuelo Loera (mother of Chapo Guzman and Chapo Guzman)home.

 Ivan and Sol Prendido 

Violence and threats continue between Cartel De Guasave (Musico-Chapo Isidro) and "Gente De Guano-Los Calabazas", armed wings of Aureliano Guzman Loera, "Guano Guzman" rivals in Badiraguato. This past Saturday, January 31, clashes erupted, although the objective seemed to be clear by the Cartel De Guasave to throw explosives from a drone at the home properties of Mario Consuelo Loera and her son, Aureliano Guzman Loera. 

HOMES OF GUANO GUZMAN AND HIS MOTHER, THE LATE MARIO CONSUELO HOME, ATTACKED BY EXPLOSIVES FROM CARTEL DE GUASAVE

The short video shows the aftermath of the damage the explosives caused when they were thrown from a drone. 

CARTEL DE GUASAVE CLAIMS ARROYO SECO AS THEIR TERRITORY 

VIDEO TRANSLATION

BY: SOL PRENDIDO 

You mother fuckers actually think that with this drone you’re going to stop us. We’ve already taken Arroyo Seco from you dumbasses. And have scorched with fire the hills that you supposedly controlled. 

They don’t want your mob up there because of the mess you’ve created. We’ll see where the fuck you hide now. Churras, come out and face us like a man you big mouth fuck. 

What’s the point of having this drone within your arsenal if we’re in close proximity to each other for you to come out and battle us in an armed confrontation. We definitely don’t need shit like this to fight you. Come out and meet us face to face. You know where the fuck we’re located. 

WARNING GRAPHIC VIDEO!!

The following two videos require no translation as Cartel De Guasave captured and eliminated two Gente De Guano-Los Calabazas members in Badiraguato, Sinaloa. 

SOURCE: IVAN'SDAILYNEWS

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Panochitas of Los Metros CDG Killed

By Itzli  

Reliable sources have confirmed that Juan Francisco “El Panochitas” Sáenz Tamez, code name “Metro 103”, a former leader of the Los Metros Faction of the Cártel del Golfo (CDG), was executed last week.

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"El Mencho's" master plan: Why isn't the CJNG going all-in in Sinaloa?

 CHAR 

THIS ARTICLE WAS TRANSLATED AND REPOSTED FROM NOTICIAS PV

FEBRUARY 1, 2026

While Los Chapitos seek the full support of Jalisco to stop "Mayito Flaco," Mike Vigil of the DEA assures that Nemesio Oseguera is simply waiting for both factions to destroy each other.

The internal war within the Sinaloa Cartel, unleashed since the capture of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada in September 2024, has entered a phase of desperate alliances. The Chapitos, weakened by losses against the faction led by Ismael Zambada Sicairos (“Mayito Flaco”), have turned to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). However, behind the deployment of hitmen and tactical equipment to Culiacán and Escuinapa, there is a much colder strategy at play on the part of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho.”

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1190 military personnel are being sent to locate the 10 missing miners in Concordia, Sinaloa. High tension is southern Sinaloa as war extends throughout the state.

 CHAR 

FEBRUARY 1, 2026

THIS INFORMATION WAS POSTED BY 24 HORAS MX

Through his social media accounts, Rubén Rocha Moya announced the arrival of 1,190 members of the Mexican armed forces in Sinaloa. This deployment aims to assist in the search for the miners who went missing in the municipality of Concordia a couple of days ago.

"Following instructions from the President of Mexico, Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, and General Ricardo Trevilla, Secretary of National Defense, as of today, Sunday, February 1st, the search operation for the missing miners in the municipality of Concordia is being significantly reinforced," the governor announced.

According to the governor, 800 Army personnel, 270 Special Forces members, 100 National Guard officers, and 20 investigators will arrive in Sinaloa. They will be supported by three armed helicopters and two T6C-Texan aircraft.

It's worth noting that the Sinaloa Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into the disappearance of the miners in the municipality of Concordia. The incident reportedly occurred on January 24th after a report was made to 911.

It is estimated that 10 workers, including miners, engineers, and security personnel, were victims of kidnapping. No further details have been released regarding the illegal detention of these employees of Vizsla Silver Group.

Finally, it was stated that the top priority is to locate the miners who went missing in Concordia. This includes pursuing all possible lines of investigation regarding the disappearance of these individuals.

SOURCE: 24 HORAS MX 

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Police Officers Attacked with Explosives in Zacatecas

“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat 

Video translation is as follows:

This is how we begin Milenio, at 6 p.m., to report that state police officers were attacked with explosives in Zacatecas. You have the details, Omar Hernández. It's a pleasure to see you this afternoon. Tell us what you know. Go ahead. 

Thank you. Good afternoon. There’s a heavy military and police presence in the municipalities of Villanueva and Tabasco. In this region, an armed confrontation took place this Friday afternoon. 

The elements of the immediate reaction force belonging to the State Preventive Police were conducting a routine patrol along these roads, particularly near the town of Tayagua. 

And there, upon entering and heading towards the municipality of Tabasco, they were encountered by a group of armed civilians. They ordered them to stop, but they didn’t obey the officers' instructions. 

A shootout ensued, which was recorded by inhabitants of rural communities very close to this attack. Then there were explosions, at least two confirmed, homemade explosives. 

The use of drones or complex devices has been ruled out. These explosions aren’t new in the state, as state police officers have been attacked before in other locations with this type of device. 

The attackers finally managed to flee. So far, there has been no report of the arrest or location of these individuals, who fled into mountainous regions. 

This region, bordering the state of Jalisco, has been used by criminal groups specifically to establish criminal camps and to operate these criminal activities from there. 

As a result of these explosions and the shootout, a civilian who was driving on nearby roads was injured. 

He had nothing to do with the confrontation. The authorities, particularly the Secretary General of Government, Rodrigo Reyes, assured through a message on his social media that this person was in stable condition and out of danger. 

Thus, this military and police operation continues in this region, which is heavily contested by criminal groups. That's the report. Incredible, Omar, that this insecurity is happening there in Zacatecas, and look, it's the citizens who have to bear the brunt of it. 

Someone who had nothing to do with it ended up being injured in this confrontation against state police officers. Hopefully, they will soon find these criminals and do what needs to be done. 

We will remain vigilant and keep our finger on the pulse of what’s happening in Zacatecas. Thank you very much, Omar, for the report.

Distance between the towns of Villanueva and Tabasco in Zacatecas. 

Sources: Milenio, All Source News

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Cartel Linked Kidnapping in Texas Ended in Police Shootout

 "Socalj" for Borderland Beat

A police shootout following a kidnapping occurred last week in the border town of Mission, Texas. Initially believed to have been a possible attempted bank robbery, court documents revealed that the kidnapping victim was a businessman who the suspects threatened that he had a '$150,000 hit on him in Mexico.'

The gunmen, claiming to be members of Los Treviños, the main force in the CDN or Cartel de Noreste, tried to force the victim to withdraw $100,000 and when the attempts were reported to police, the responding officers found themselves in a shootout outside of the bank.

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