Mexico Captures CJNG Commander Wanted By U.S. With $5 Million Reward
Mexico's military captured a Jalisco New Generation Cartel commander wanted by the United States, with a $5 million reward, on Monday, April 27, 2026, in a raid in Mexico.
The arrest was reported as another blow to the cartel by MS NOW. The outlet said the detained figure had been the target of a $5 million reward and described him as a senior operational leader.
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel, often called CJNG, has grown into one of Mexico's most powerful criminal groups and has been repeatedly targeted by Mexican and U.S. authorities. Past captures of senior figures have disrupted operations but sometimes sparked violent fights for control.
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- On Monday, April 27, 2026, Mexican military forces captured CJNG commander Audias Flores Silva near El Mirador in Nayarit.
- The United States had offered a $5 million reward and has sought Flores Silva’s extradition since 2021 on drug and firearms charges.
- Flores Silva was considered a potential successor to cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, killed in a February 22, 2026 military operation.
- Post‑arrest reports in Nayarit described vehicles and businesses burned in apparent retaliation, though no deaths were reported during the capture itself.
- The DEA cites CJNG activity in 21 of Mexico’s 32 states and operations reaching about 100 countries, including the United States.
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