In an operation for transnational cooperation in the fight against organized crime, the Federal Police of Mexico has handed over two members of the Mara Salvatrucha to investigators from the Transnational Anti-Gang Center (CAT-SGIC-PNC) of Guatemala.
This event took place in the offices of the Guatemalan Migration Institute, located on the El Carmen, San Marcos border, marking a milestone in the collaboration between Mexico, the United States, Guatemala and El Salvador.
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Those handed over are Elmer Alexander Jaco Martínez, 33 years old, known as Moreno and/or Garra, and José Nehemías Trejo Ochoa, 37 years old. Jaco Martínez, a member of the Mara Salvatrucha, has a criminal record in El Salvador that includes crimes such as theft, simple homicide, resistance and public disorder.
For his part, Trejo Ochoa was apprehended in Mexican territory, in the company of another high-profile gang member, Carlo Antonio Pérez Nieto, alias Diablito and/or Lola from City Paradise, also belonging to the Mara Salvatrucha. Pérez Nieto has already been handed over to the Salvadoran authorities by Mexican Immigration, in an air transfer, given his dangerous nature.
Fight the gangs
The operation represents a significant advance in regional security efforts. In addition, it demonstrates the effectiveness of cross-border collaboration in the fight against gangs and organized crime. The surrender of these criminals is a clear message that cooperation between countries is essential to guarantee security and justice.
The gang members were transferred to the border in Pedro de Alvarado, Moyuta, Jutiapa, for later delivery to the authorities of El Salvador. This process is carried out under strict security measures, considering the background and level of danger of the individuals involved.
This event highlights the importance of international collaboration in the fight against gangs and organized crime. Effective coordination among nations in the region is crucial to dismantling criminal networks and ensuring that those responsible for transnational crimes face justice.
