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Man detained in Sinaloa over alleged link to miners’ disappearance
Mexico’s National Guard and Army detained Mauricio “N” in Concordia, Sinaloa.
He is also known as “El Wicho” or “Chigüil” and is alleged to belong to the Pacific Cartel’s “Los Chapitos” faction.
Authorities say he was involved in the disappearance of 10 miners in Concordia on January 23.
Investigators describe him as a source of violence who operated under the orders of a local leader known as “El Casco” or “81.”
Officers seized two firearms, ammunition and a vehicle when they detained him.
He was handed over to Mexico’s federal prosecutor’s office, which will handle the case.
National Guard and Army personnel detained Mauricio “N,” known as “El Wicho” or “Chigüil,” in Concordia, Sinaloa.
Authorities allege he belongs to the Pacific Cartel’s “Los Chapitos” faction.
Investigators accuse him of taking part in the disappearance of 10 miners in Concordia.
The miners disappeared on January 23, 2026.
Authorities seized two firearms, two magazines, 87 cartridges and a vehicle.
- Who
- Mauricio “N,” known as “El Wicho” or “Chigüil,” was detained.
- What
- National Guard and Army personnel detained him. Investigators allege he took part in the disappearance of 10 miners.
- When
- The detention date is not stated. The miners disappeared on January 23, 2026.
- Where
- Concordia, Sinaloa, Mexico.
- Why
- Authorities allege he was involved in the miners’ disappearance and belonged to the Pacific Cartel’s “Los Chapitos” faction.
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Ten miners disappeared in Concordia, according to the article.
El Universal reported that National Guard and Army personnel had detained Mauricio “N” in Concordia.
- Detainee
- Mauricio “N,” known as “El Wicho” or “Chigüil
- Location
- Concordia, Sinaloa
- Alleged cartel affiliation
- Pacific Cartel, “Los Chapitos” faction
- Miners
- 10 disappeared on January 23, 2026
- Seized items
- Two firearms, two magazines, 87 cartridges and a vehicle