Mexican services detained the leader of the Barrio 18 gang known as "Sniper"

Mexican security services announced the arrest of Cesar Oswaldo, better known as "The Sniper". He is one of the most dangerous criminals in Central America, as well as the leader of the Salvadoran gang Barrio 18 - an organization that has been spreading fear in the region for years.

Two years in hiding

Oswaldo was detained in the city of Tapachula, in the state of Chiapas, in southeastern Mexico. He successfully eluded law enforcement for two years after escaping from El Salvador. According to information provided by the Mexican police, "Sniper" hid using false documents and a network of criminal contacts.

The criminal is to be handed over to the El Salvador justice system in the coming days. The local services accuse him of brutal murders, terrorism and leading an organized criminal group. The list of charges is long and includes the most serious crimes.

Barrio 18 – a gang with an international reputation

Barrio 18 is one of the most dangerous criminal organizations in Latin America. The gang is on the list of the US Department of State as a terrorist organization. Its members specialize in drug trafficking, contract killings and extortion.