Federal Police Detain "El Oso Rojo", Zeta Member Connected with Murder of ICE Agent

Press Bulletin No. 141

Mexican Federal Police captured Luis Miguel Rojo, "El Oso Rojo", who is responsible for a financial aspect of Los Zetas and has been connected with the murder of US ICE agent Jaime Zapata in San Luis Potosi on February 15, 2011.

The apprehension was the result of intelligence officers of the Federal Police, whom discovered the location of Rojo Ocejo in the state of San Luis Potosi. According to intelligence reports, the detainee is accused of handling the financial operations of the criminal organization of Los Zetas. Luis Miguel Rojo Ocero of 27 years of age is also accused of being linked to:

Jesus Enrique Aguilar, "El Mamito", one of the alleged leaders of Los Zetas and a member of Mexico's most wanted list of the PGR, the Republic Attorney General.

Sergio Mora, " El Toto", allegedly responsible for criminal activity in the state of San Luis Potosi.

Luis Miguel Rojo Ocejo, "El Oso Rojo", will be charged before the Federal Public Ministry Agent of SIEDO, the deputy attorney general specializing in organized crime.

It has also been reported that searches of various homes in San Luis Potosi and Nuevo Laredo were the result of coordinated efforts by the Federal Police, Mexican Militay and SIEDO personnel.

These actions further the Secretary of Public Security's promise of protecting and serving the community.

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