Unión Tepito leader arrested in Mexico City

The Mexican navy , in collaboration with Mexico City authorities , arrested Brandon Alexis "N", known as "El Junior," earlier today. The man is the brother of "El Lunares," the former leader of the Unión Tepito Cartel who was arrested earlier this year.

According to sources, there was an arrest warrant against Brandon Alexis.

During the operation, authorities dismantled a drug lab and seized cash, weapons , and drugs .

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Authorities also arrested “El Santero,” a man who worked for “El Lunares.” The alleged criminal was arrested in February but was released days later; he is accused of bribing local authorities on behalf of the l ocal cartel .

La Unión Tepito

is one of the deadliest cartels in the city. It is the main drug distributor in the city, as well as the main violence generator, and received protection from local authorities.

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“El Lunares,”

who is currently in jail, is known for his eccentric lifestyle, he is fond of exotic animals, expensive jewelry and cars. According to local authorities, he has ordered the murder of several rivals to use their remains in satanic rituals and witchcraft altars.

The local drug cartel is involved in a dispute with another local cartel: Fuerza Anti Unión de Tepito .

The Unión Tepito, Fuerza Anti-Unión , and the Tláhuac cartels are the main criminal organizations operating in Mexico City.

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On May 29, a federal judge bound Brandon Alexis over for trial and decided he will remain in prison until his trial.

Brandon Alexis became the leader of the Unión Tepito Cartel after his brother, “El Lunares, ” was arrested earlier this year.

The judge gave prosecutors two months to carry out the investigation.

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