Federal and state agents carried out 19 search warrants on properties linked to César Alejandro Sepúlveda Arellano, alias 'El Bótox', leader of Los Blancos de Troya, following his arrest on January 22 in Buenavista Tomatlán, Michoacán. The operations in Apatzingán led to the seizure of drugs, ammunition, and communication equipment. 'El Bótox' faces seven arrest warrants for crimes including homicide and extortion.
On January 22, authorities arrested César Alejandro Sepúlveda Arellano, known as 'El Bótox', in Buenavista Tomatlán, Michoacán. This leader of the criminal group Los Blancos de Troya was a priority target due to his alleged involvement in extortions against citrus producers in Apatzingán and the homicide of Bernardo Bravo Manríquez, president of the Association of Citrus Growers of the Apatzingán Valley.
The following day, the state Secretariat of Public Security, in coordination with the State Attorney General's Office, the Secretariat of National Defense, the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, and the National Guard, executed 19 search warrants in the Cenobio Moreno community, Apatzingán municipality. During the operations, doses of methamphetamine and marijuana, useful 7.62 mm caliber cartridges, and radio communication equipment were seized, all turned over to the competent authorities.
The State Attorney General's Office reported that 'El Bótox' has seven arrest warrants for homicide, attempted homicide, and extortion. Due to his high dangerousness, he was transferred to Mexico City and presented before the Public Ministry of the Federal Attorney General's Office.
This action occurs amid at least 12 criminal organizations operating in Michoacán, including the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Los Viagras, and La Familia Michoacana. The capture of 'El Bótox' deals a blow to Los Blancos de Troya, but challenges remain with other leaders like 'El R1' from the CJNG, linked to the murder of Uruapan's mayor, Carlos Manzo.
