Authorities dismantle five criminal structures linked to gangs

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April 23, 2026April 23, 2026By Mario Vásquez
Authorities dismantle five criminal structures linked to gangs

A total of 39 people captured and 13 inmates notified is the result of 164 raids carried out in 15 municipalities of the country, as part of operations against structures linked to extortion, the National Civil Police (PNC) reported this Wednesday, April 22.

The proceedings were carried out by the General Subdirectorate of Criminal Investigation, through the National Division against the Criminal Development of Gangs (Dipanda) and the Specialized Division in Criminal Investigation (DEIC), in coordination with prosecutors from the Public Ministry (MP).

The operations were carried out in Guatemala, Jutiapa, Escuintla, Chimaltenango, Chiquimula, Petén, Jalapa, San Marcos, Sacatepéquez, Alta Verapaz, Santa Rosa, Izabal and Retalhuleu.

According to official information, the actions allowed the dismantling of five criminal structures linked to Barrio 18 and the Mara Salvatrucha, related to extortion, acts against life and other crimes.

Among the crimes attributed to them are extortion, murder, extortionate obstruction of traffic and illicit association.

During the raids, the authorities seized more than 20 firearms of different calibers, 39 magazines, 205 ammunition, drugs, two telescopic sights, cell phones, cash, vests and caps with insignia similar to those of the PNC, as well as clothing with insignia similar to those of the MP, shackles and balaclavas.

Among the captures, the most notable is that of Jesús “N”, 29 years old, alias “Chus” or “Pelón”, detained in zone 6 of the capital. According to the authorities, he is accused of illicit association, murder and extortionate obstruction of traffic. In addition, he would be an alleged hitman for the Mara Salvatrucha and would be linked to armed attacks in that sector.

The authorities indicated that what was seized will serve as evidence to strengthen the ongoing investigation processes.

Captured

  1. Celso “N”, 42 years old
  2. José “N”, 26 years old
  3. Manuel “N”, 38 years old
  4. Kristel “N”, 24 years old
  5. Joshua “N”, 27 years old
  6. Alejandro “N”, 29 years old
  7. Joel “N”, 46 years old
  8. Madelyn “N”, 22 years old
  9. Eduardo “N”
  10. Celeste “N”, 28 years old
  11. Yeferson “N”, 25 years old
  12. Armando “N”, 28 years old
  13. Nataly “N”, 32 years old
  14. Marvin “N”, 45 years old
  15. Mayeli “N”, 23 years old
  16. Mario “N”, 33 years old
  17. Silvia “N”, 42 years old
  18. María “N”, 29 years old
  19. Alexander “N”, 25 years old
  20. Diego “N”, 39 years old
  21. Marlon “N”, 37 years old
  22. Jaime “N”, 39 years old
  23. Josué “N”, 22 years old
  24. Héctor “N”, 33 years old
  25. Miguel “N”, 33 years old
  26. Heidy “N”, 27 years old
  27. Monica “N”, 27 years old
  28. Emili “N”, 20 years old
  29. Maritza “N”, 32 years old
  30. Enrique “N”, 75 years old
  31. Cristian “N”, 29 years old
  32. Gustavo “N”, 20 years old
  33. Yaquelin “N”, 27 years old
  34. Reyman “N”, 41 years old
  35. Nury “N”, 30 years old
  36. Carlos “N”, 45 years old
  37. Elvia “N”, 37 years old
  38. Ana “N”, 27 years old
  39. Gerson “N”, 22 years old

Inmates notified

  1. María Antonia Suret Chamale, 36 years old
  2. Londi Maricela Quezada Serrano, 32 years old
  3. María Celeste Raxon González, 21 years old
  4. Juana Cándido Fuentes, 48 ​​years old
  5. Elsa Leticia del Cid Gálvez, 40 years old
  6. Daniel Roberto Arias Figueroa, alias “Enano”, 31 years old
  7. Brenda Nohemí López Castillo, 33 years old
  8. Randal John Jairon Rodríguez Velásquez, 24 years old
  9. José Felipe Xocop Estrada, 21 years old
  10. Ángel Arnoldo Manuel de León Ramírez, 27 years old
  11. José Balmore Alegría Merino, alias “Psico”, 45 years old
  12. Edwin Antonio Alvarado, 33 years old
  13. Jordán Mateo Salvatierra Gutiérrez, 41 years old

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