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Mexican Authorities’ Capture Of Drug Cartel Leader ‘El Ricky’ Sparks Citywide Gunfights

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Mexican authorities have captured Ricardo Gonzalez Sauceda, AKA “El Ricky” or “Mando R,” who has been identified as the regional head of the Northeast Cartel. He was wanted on arrest warrants for attempted homicide and crimes against official institutions and public servants.

According to Lopez-Doriga Digital, federal authorities arrested “El Ricky” in Tamaulipas, Mexico. The arrest was led by elements of the Ministry of National Defence together with the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar), the Office of the Attorney-General of the Republic (FGR), the National Guard (GN) and the Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC).

At the time of his arrest, was reportedly carrying a firearm. He has been accused of being the mastermind behind extortion, homicides and attacks on police forces.

The Laredo Morning Times reports that Gonzalez Sauceda coordinated an attack on the Mexican military in Nuevo Laredo, injuring five soldiers and killing two. He has also been accused of being responsible for the deaths of six officers with the Nuevo Leon Civil Force.

In the morning following the arrest of the reported leader of Cartel Del Noreste (CDN), Nuevo Laredo experienced multiple gunfights and vehicles blocking major highways. At one point during the post-arrest violence, Mexican authorities were shot at and returned fire, killing three gunmen and injuring one. This and other gunfights in the city led to the U.S. Consulate in Nuevo Laredo posting a warning about the violence.

“U.S. Consulate Nuevo Laredo has received reports of multiple gunfights throughout the city of Nuevo Laredo. U.S. government personnel have been advised to shelter in place,” they wrote.

Nuevo Laredo Mayor Carmen Lilia Canturosas also issued a warning, stating, “Family, we have (situations of risk) in several areas of the city. Please do not leave your homes at this moment. Stay safe and take precautions to avoid incidents. I am in coordination with authorities. I will keep you informed.”

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