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Héctor Ríos Morales

Top Enforcers From the 'Chapitos' Arrested in New Blow for Sinaloa Cartel Faction Engulfed in Bloody Turf War

Héctor Abel Ríos Armenta and Raúl Alonso Flores Uraga are linked to "El Perris," security chief of "Los Chapitos" (Credit: Image via Proceso)

Authorities in the Mexican state of Sinaloa arrested two men during the early hours of Jan. 14 that allegedly belong to the criminal group led by Jorge Humberto Figueroa Benítez alias "El Perris" or "El 27," security chief for "Los Chapitos" and head of the armed wing known as "Los Ninis."

Members of the Mexican National Guard, Navy and Army that conducted the surprise operation also seized two machine guns, a rifle, ammunition, three bags of fentanyl and three vehicles, two of which were armored. According to local reports, the area is in an exclusive part of the city with limited access.

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