News · 28 April 2026

Mexican special forces arrest top CJNG cartel commander Audias Flores

The arrest of a senior cartel commander is a major blow to one of Mexico's most powerful crime groups. Mexican Navy special forces arrested Audias Flores, known as El Jardinero and a top commander of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in Nayarit without firing a shot. The US had offered a $5 million reward and sought his extradition.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 April 2026 at 13:36

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