Los Zetas is depleted, after the capture of four of its top leaders and the dismantling of about 40 cells in that organization in the state of Veracruz
Los Zetas is depleted, after the capture of four of its top leaders and the dismantling of about 40 cells in that organization in the state of Veracruz in less than four months, officials in this port said. It is said most of the Zetas are hiding and are not operating, so there is clearly a drop in kidnappings, "levantones" and derecho de pizo or cuota charges in Veracruz and Boca del Rio, mainly. Military sources also believed that Los Zetas do not have enough people so their operations and finances are being depleted. But officials warn a reinforcement of assassins may come from Tabasco, Chiapas and Oaxaca. The dismantling of various cells of the criminal group, it was mainly due to the arrest of leaders and local police commanders who assure safety to the Zetas. Sense August the Navy has arrested at least 30 members of various local corporations. In July, seven police officers were arrested Tuxpan by the Navy, and presumed to be involve...