El Mencho was considered one of the most important targets for both countries, as he was seen as a major supplier of fentanyl to the U.S.
Levitt emphasized, "President Trump has made it clear that the United States will hold drug traffickers accountable for sending dangerous drugs into our country. We express our gratitude to the Mexican army for their cooperation and successful execution of this operation."
She also reminded that President Trump had previously designated the Jalisco New Generation Cartel as a foreign terrorist organization.
During the operation, three cartel members were killed, three others were injured, and two were detained, according to White House data.
It is worth noting that the authorities of both countries announced a reward for information about Osger's whereabouts, which amounted to up to 30 million Mexican pesos and up to 10 million U.S. dollars.
It should be recalled that after the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes on February 22, mass riots began in Mexico. Authorities in several countries urged their citizens to exercise caution and avoid movement in high-risk areas amid increased criminal activity and ongoing operations by security forces.
