By The Opinion
The place where it was hidden Audias Flores Silvaalias “The Gardener”one of the main leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was not an improvised hideout, but a complex adapted to operate, protect and evade the authorities in the mountains of Nayarit.
According to journalistic reports, the site known as “El Escondite” or “El Mirador” functioned as a kind of multifunctional ranch that combined the characteristics of housing, a logistics center and a surveillance point.
The complex had various facilities that reflect an important level of organization. Among them stood out cabins, open areas and spaces intended for both rest and operational activities.
extreme surveillance
Some versions indicate that the site included typical ranch infrastructure, such as stables or charro canvas-type spaces, as well as warehouses and areas to protect vehicles, which suggests that it was not only a hiding place, but a strategic point for the criminal group.
In addition, elements were identified that point to a certain degree of self-sufficiency, such as water tanks or structures that allowed operations to be maintained without depending on the outside world.
The place was heavily guarded. Reports from the authorities indicate that “El Jardinero” had a safety belt made up of dozens of armed men and multiple vehicleswhich made any direct capture attempt difficult.
This type of facility not only served to hide, but also to exercise territorial help watch and coordinate illicit operations in the region.
The capture
The capture of the criminal leader occurred after an intelligence operation that lasted for months. It was located in this complex in Nayarit, where He tried to escape by hiding in a drainage pipe before being detained by federal forces.
His arrest is considered a significant blow against the CJNG, an organization to which he belonged and in which he was identified as one of the possible successors of its leadership.
The case of “El Escondite” shows how the leaders of organized crime not only seek to hide, but also to establish complete operational centers in rural areaswith sufficient infrastructure to sustain criminal activities, protect themselves and maintain communication with their networks.
The sophistication of the place also reflects the level of resources and organization with which these groups operate in different regions of the country.
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