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'El Gil' captured in Ensenada

BajaNews - 12-30-2009 at 03:16 PM

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/dec/30/drug-traffick...

By Omar Millán González
December 30, 2009.

TIJUANA — A suspected lieutenant of drug-trafficking leader Teodoro “El Teo” García Simental was arrested Tuesday morning in Ensenada, Baja California’s secretary of public safety said in a statement late Tuesday.

Daniel de la Rosa said the man, Gilberto El Gil Sánchez Guerrero, 29, commanded 10 criminal cells that carried out kidnappings, extortions and executions across the region. He is believed to work for García, one of the reputed drug gang leaders fighting to control the lucrative border area.

Sánchez was arrested during an operation by state police about 7 a.m. in an apartment complex in colonia La Moderna in Ensenada.

The arrest will help solve a series of killings and kidnappings carried out by organized criminals, said Fermín Gómez, Baja California’s deputy attorney general.

There were three arrest orders against Sánchez Guerrero, Gómez said, and he is linked to the killing and attempted killing of Tijuana police officers.

He is also being investigated in the attempted robbery of a cargo truck in which municipal officers were wounded trying to stop the robbers, Gómez said.

De la Rosa said that Sánchez Guerrero was believed to be part of a group that in October tried to kill Tijuana’s secretary of public safety, Gen. Julián Leyzaola.

The plot was uncovered during an operation by the Mexican military at a business in the city’s east side, where pickups were found that had been altered to look like military vehicles.

Omar Omar Millán González is a contributor to the Union-Tribune’s Spanish-language newspaper, Enlace.

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ELINVESTIG8R - 12-30-2009 at 03:26 PM

Bad Ex-Cop...Hangem High!

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Gypsy Jan - 12-30-2009 at 03:43 PM

And add just one additional word - Hooray!

[Edited on 12-30-2009 by Gypsy Jan]

BajaNews - 12-30-2009 at 04:41 PM

http://www.kpbs.org/news/2009/dec/29/baja-california-police-...

By Amy Isackson
December 29, 2009

Baja California police have arrested an alleged drug gang member who is suspected of killing and kidnapping people for a Tijuana drug trafficking group.

Baja California's Preventive Police say Luis Gilberto Sánchez Guerrero managed more than 10 murder and kidnapping crews for a drug boss nicknamed "El Teo".

Mexican authorities also say that Sánchez, or "El Gil," was once a Tijuana policeman. He apparently disappeared from the force in 2007.

Police allege "El Gil" participated in some of the more outlandish crimes in Tijuana during the last few years. They say he headed a group that planned to assassinate Tijuana's police chief last October by infiltrating his security detail with trucks painted to look like military vehicles.

Authorities say two years ago "El Gil" used his Tijuana police vehicle as a getaway car to help a most wanted drug cartel killer escape from federal police at a seafood restaurant.

State police say they arrested the 29-year-old "El Gil" in Ensenada.

Bajahowodd - 12-30-2009 at 04:54 PM

I'm starting to feel schizophrenic over the drug war. every time I see something like this, I get euphoric. Then, the other shoe drops. In a perfect world, this stuff wouldn't be happening, and life could go on peacefully. Sometimes I feel like the the authorities are pushing a boulder uphill. I just want it to be like the old days. Viva Mexico!

Bajahowodd, the Ancient Greeks Felt Your Pain

Gypsy Jan - 12-30-2009 at 05:00 PM

Sisyphus

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisyphus

lizard lips - 12-30-2009 at 05:52 PM

As long as they keep him in prison where he belongs I would be happy.

tjBill - 12-30-2009 at 11:24 PM

According to the news he had nice Ensenada place in colonia Ampliación Moderna, 569 calle Berlín. Anyone recognize that neighborhood?





[Edited on 12-31-2009 by tjBill]

Mexicorn - 12-30-2009 at 11:50 PM

Hats off to the cops in Ensenada! It's a wonderful day!!! The Streets are a little safer tonight!!!

desertcpl - 12-31-2009 at 03:17 PM

I remember him,, me and the wife had a problem with him several years ago in San Felipe when we was staying at the El Captain,, he was completely out of control drunk,, middle of the night, the management tried to get him under control, they even phoned the police, the police didnt do a thing,, we had no choice we left in the middle of the night and found some place else to sleep, went back the next day and got my money refunded

bajabass - 1-5-2010 at 06:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by desertcpl
I remember him,, me and the wife had a problem with him several years ago in San Felipe when we was staying at the El Captain,, he was completely out of control drunk,, middle of the night, the management tried to get him under control, they even phoned the police, the police didnt do a thing,, we had no choice we left in the middle of the night and found some place else to sleep, went back the next day and got my money refunded
A very good move on your part!!

vgabndo - 1-5-2010 at 07:11 PM

Yeah 'Bass, I think that dude would be right on the long end of any list I might make of guys whose faces I might get into when they're drunk. Looks like the turd was ready to get off a couple dozen fast rounds while taking incoming. A chesty gringo might hardly be worth his waste of ammunition.

Ah adventure travel.

bajabass - 1-6-2010 at 10:52 AM

It is always best to walk away. Took me several years, and several broken hands to figure that one out. The U.S.M.C. taught me I was a invulnerable killing machine, they were wrong! I am now Mr. Mellow. He really does not look that mean, but you never know. I give troublemakers a wide berth.

lizard lips - 1-6-2010 at 12:45 PM

I drive through Tijuana often and do not honk my horn at anyone and let drivers get in front of me. You just never know who is driving that other car.

vgabndo - 1-6-2010 at 03:29 PM

As with many threads here, this one holds promise for some interesting social comment. I too was first initiated into manhood by the Marines. They took a boy and turned him into someone who would kill whomever they told him to, or to die trying. In my lifetime of living in a country almost constantly at war, I have never felt that I, or my family, or even my lifestyle was in danger from threats OUTSIDE the country. I remained a badass, conflicted, trained killer for way too long. A couple years ago I was re-initiated into manhood by the ManKind Project. I now find myself willing, and somewhat able, to seek understanding and offer compassion and forgiveness. This, in my judgment, is the proper way to stand as a man among men. Right has nothing to do with might, and certainly nothing to do with one god being more horrifyingly fearsome than someone else's god. The human animal CAN rise above that level of ignorance and barbarism. IMAGINE

Caution, this opinion may change in the next 8 seconds with the next report of a religious (or other drug) whacko with a gun or a bomb.

Bajahowodd - 1-6-2010 at 05:08 PM

http://mankindproject.org/

desertcpl - 1-6-2010 at 07:29 PM

WOW, dont really understand that,,, THE MAN PROJECT

Mexitron - 1-6-2010 at 07:34 PM

Vagabundo---thanks for your service to our country and congratulations on finding the right balance---I always figured its got to be hard to integrate a military persona and civilian life.....

bajabass - 1-7-2010 at 10:41 AM

A salute Vagabundo, it takes a real man to realize force and violence are not the answer to anything, let alone everything! Reverse brain washing is a long term, slow change of personality, and worth the trip!

bajabass - 1-7-2010 at 01:17 PM

I believe there are times when violence is the only solution. We know the cartels will not reason. They are professional animals. I would consider their violence well calculated, and normally well executed. Always avoid confrontations, especially with unknowns in Baja. My 2 cents.

bajabass - 1-7-2010 at 05:27 PM

I have learned over the years to only use aggressive action when other tactics fail. When it comes to loud, abusive, combative drunks, I will always try to walk away. Even though dispatching drunks is usually an easy, quick thing to do. In this case, it could have gotten him or his family killed. You just never know who you are dealing with, do you?:?: Discression-valor, yada yada.