Security forces in the western Mexican state of Jalisco have detained a man identified as Ángel Guerrero Carrillo, who goes by the nickname ‘Canguro’ (Spanish for ‘Kangaroo’). According to Mexican authorities, he is believed to be a key figure in a criminal operation responsible for smuggling illegal drugs into at least three cities in the United States.
Jalisco, home to the port city of Guadalajara, has long been a strategic region for organized crime groups because of its access to Pacific Ocean shipping routes and its proximity to major highways leading north toward the U.S. border. Authorities in the area have stepped up efforts in recent years to dismantle networks accused of moving narcotics across the border.
Officials have not yet released full details about which U.S. cities were allegedly targeted by the trafficking ring, nor have they specified the exact charges Guerrero Carrillo will face or when he might appear before a judge. The case is part of a broader, ongoing crackdown by Mexican security forces on drug-trafficking organizations operating both domestically and across international borders.
For the complete story and any additional details released by Mexican authorities, read the original report at jornada.com.mx.
Source: Detienen en Jalisco a Ángel Guerrero Carrillo, alias “Canguro”, vinculado al tráfico de drogas a tres ciudades de EU (jornada.com.mx). English version produced with AI assistance.
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