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Cartels outgun police: Rocket launchers seized in El Mencho raid spotlight CJNG firepower
- Mexican forces killed CJNG leader Ruben 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes in a Sunday raid in Jalisco.
- Authorities seized rocket launchers and armored vehicles tied to CJNG during the raid.
- CJNG is described as operating with paramilitary-style tactics and a structured enforcement wing.
- The raid underscores the cartel’s growing firepower and its challenge to state forces.
- The operation prompted a travel advisory urging Americans to shelter in place due to security operations.
- Authorities linked CJNG to previous attacks and described the group as one of Mexico’s most armed criminal organizations.
- The raid involved Mexican Special Forces with Air Force and National Guard support.
- The operation marked a key moment in recognizing cartel capabilities in direct confrontations with security forces.
- Officials described CJNG as operating like a paramilitary organization rather than a traditional trafficking ring.
- The operation occurred amid ongoing security operations and a sensitive security climate in Mexico.
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