Mexico captures cartel leader with $5 million U.S. bounty on his head
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By AOL
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Mexican authorities have successfully apprehended Audias Flores Silva, a high-ranking drug trafficker operating under the alias 'El Jardinero.' The capture marks a significant victory in the country's ongoing battle against organized crime, as Silva was widely considered a potential successor to the notorious cartel leader 'El Mencho,' who was eliminated in February. The operation highlights Mexico's intensified efforts to dismantle major criminal networks and maintain stability.
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