CDN Leader El Huevo Arrested in Nuevo Laredo

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Juan Gerardo Treviño Chávez, alias "El Huevo", leader of the CDN, was arrested in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas before dawn on March 14, 2022.

SEDENA Press Release

The Secretary of National Defense, the Attorney General's Office, the National Intelligence Center and the National Guard informs that on March 13 of this year they arrested an alleged leader of organized crime operating in the northeast of the country.

Derived from the planning, inter-institutional coordination and intelligence work to eliminate criminal organizations with presence in the country, military personnel were conducting ground reconnaissance in the Hidalgo neighborhood of Nuevo Laredo, Tamps.

As a result of the above, members of organized crime launched aggression actions against military personnel who managed to identify and arrest among the alleged aggressors Juan Gerardo "N" (a) "El Huevo" in possession of two weapons of exclusive use of the Mexican Army and Air Force and who has three arrest warrants: one in the state of Tamaulipas for extortion and criminal association, another in the state of Coahuila for intentional homicide and terrorism; and one more for extradition purposes for conspiracy for drug trafficking and money laundering; the rest of the aggressors escaped. 

Juan Gerardo "N" (a) "El Huevo" is the leader of the Cártel del Noreste criminal organization and of the Tropas del Infierno group of hitmen, heirs of their violent processor group Los Zetas group, generator of violence in five states of the country and in the small border region of Tamaulipas.

The detainee was taken to the facilities of the Special Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO) to be handed over to the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office to determine his legal status.

These activities were carried out in strict compliance with the rule of law and with full respect for human rights.

The arrest of Juan Gerardo "N" (a) "El Huevo" represents a resounding blow to the leadership of the Cártel del Noreste, actions that reinforce the loyalty and institutional commitment of the Mexican Army, the Attorney General's Office, the National Intelligence Center and the National Guard; to reinforce the deployment in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, military personnel and aircraft will arrive today.

Writing Prior to Announcement

Story as of 11:00 AM
Around 1:30 AM on Monday, March 14, 2022 reports spread on Twitter regarding gunshots being heard in various parts of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. At 2:06 AM the United States Consulate of Nuevo Laredo tweeted the following:

“We are aware of an emergency situation near the U.S. Consulate General Nuevo Laredo. U.S. citizens should avoid the area or seek secure shelter.”

By 2:50 AM reports of roadblocks began to spread as gunshots, which could be heard across the border, in Laredo, Texas, continued to be reported and about half an hour later rumors began circulating that Juan Gerardo Treviño Chávez, alias "El Huevo", leader of the Northeast Cartel (Cartel del Noreste, CDN) had been arrested.

Following reports that gunfights were taking place near the Mexican Military Base in Nuevo Laredo, at 3:48 AM the United States Consulate of Nuevo Laredo announced that all appointments scheduled for the day would be rescheduled due to the emergency situation in the city.

By 8:52 AM an alternative rumor emerged, stating that Jesús Raymundo Ramos Vázquez, alias “El Borrado”, head of plaza for the CDN in Nuevo Laredo, was arrested.

As of this time, no official reports have been released and updates will take place upon additional information being found.

12:45 PM Update

The following message is being spread via WhatsApp:

Communication to the citizens of Nuevo Laredo today before dawn we were intercepted by a group of the Mexican Army Sedena which ended in vehicle blockades and the execution of some of our members who had surrendered after they detained our direct leader juan gerardo alias huevo in advance we ask the citizens of nuevo laredo for forgiveness for the acts committed by our organization as well as the vehicles used for the blockades the order was given to not set fire to vehicles at all cost some were hit by bullets which caused them to burn today there is a curfew we ask you very seriously to not go out at any time of day and to be cautious anytime you see Sedena convoys or of the organization to prevent collateral victims as this is a declaration of war against the Sedena who did not respect our fellow members and executed them once surrendered and this has started sincerely cdn

It is worth noting that cartels often use WhatsApp groups to spread messages, however, information is unverifiable and should be treated with caution.

Sources: Loba Indomable, La Voz Del Pueblo, Reynosa Codigo Rojo