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Mara 18 figure sought by El Salvador detained in Mexico
Mexican federal authorities detained Óscar Ariel “N,” known as “El Cabra,” in Villahermosa, in the state of Tabasco.
He is identified as a leader of the criminal group Mara 18 and is sought by authorities in El Salvador.
Mexico’s security chief said he has an international arrest warrant over alleged involvement in at least 15 homicides.
Authorities also link him to sexual crimes and retail drug dealing.
Personnel from Mexico’s navy, army, National Guard and security ministry took part in the operation.
Mexican officials thanked El Salvador for sharing information and Tabasco authorities for helping carry out the detention.
The available information does not say what legal steps will follow.
Federal authorities detained Óscar Ariel “N”, known as “El Cabra”, in Villahermosa, Tabasco.
He was identified as one of the leaders of the Mara 18 criminal organization and a target of El Salvador’s authorities.
Mexico’s security chief said he had an international arrest warrant over alleged involvement in at least 15 homicides.
He was also linked to alleged sexual crimes and retail drug dealing.
Mexican federal agencies and Tabasco authorities took part in the operation.
- Who
- Óscar Ariel “N”, alias “El Cabra”, identified as a Mara 18 leader.
- What
- Mexican authorities detained him.
- When
- October 12, 2026, according to the article’s publication date.
- Where
- Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico.
- Why
- He was wanted by El Salvador under an international arrest warrant over alleged involvement in at least 15 homicides, sexual crimes and retail drug dealing.
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- Detained person
- Óscar Ariel “N”, alias “El Cabra
- Location
- Villahermosa, Tabasco
- Organization
- Mara 18
- Alleged homicide involvement
- At least 15 cases
- Warrant
- International arrest warrant issued in connection with allegations in El Salvador
- Operation participants
- Navy, National Defense, National Guard and SSPC
What people are saying
We thank the Government of El Salvador for the exchange of information, as well as Governor Javier May and the Tabasco authorities for their cooperation in carrying out this detention.
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