Mexico captures two 'Zetas' criminal leaders involved in U.S. agent killing

Mexico captures two 'Zetas' criminal leaders involved in U.S. agent killing

2011-02-28 12:33:24 GMT+7 (ICT)

MEXICO CITY (BNO NEWS) -- Mexican authorities on Sunday confirmed the capture of two leaders from the 'Zetas' criminal group involved in the killing of a U.S. agent around two weeks ago.

Mexico's Department of Public Security said Luis Miguel Rojo Ocejo, also known as 'El Oso Rojo' (The Red Bear), 27, and suspected 'Zetas' financial leader, in the state of San Luis Potosi. He has been directly linked with Jesus Enrique Rejon Aguilar, 'el Mamito,' who is considered as one of the group's main leaders.

In addition, authorities also confirmed the capture of Sergio Mora, 'el Topo,' another 'Zetas' leader who is allegedly responsible for the operation of several criminal acts in San Luis Potosi.

During the security operation, Mexico's federal police forces and army raided 11 residential homes.

On February 15, a group of gunmen attacked two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, assigned to the ICE Attaché office in Mexico City.

One of the agents, Jaime Zapata, was killed during the attack, while the other, Victor Avila, suffered gunshot wounds. The attack occurred when a group of gunmen opened fire against the agents on a San Luis Potosi highway, located between Mexico City and Monterrey.

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