Arrested: Pachenca Gang Leader, Yao

A crushing blow was dealt to the so-called Conquistador Self-Defense Forces of the Sierra Nevada, more commonly known as Los Pachenca, after the Unified Action Groups for Personal Freedom (Gaula) Military snatched alias Yao, purportedly the chief hitman of this vicious criminal outfit, thought to be a descendant of the defunct United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC).

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The accused outlaw was apprehended during an operation executed in La Guajira's capital after being traced down thanks to complaints against him. Alias Yao is said to have been responsible for extortions and targeted killings in the area.

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"Attention | Gaula Military Guajira captures Los Pachenca's chief hitman in Riohacha under warrant. Operation jointly conducted with @PoliciaColombia and CTI @FiscaliaCol, alleged for drug trafficking and extortion of businessmen, transporters, and entrepreneurs", announced via the official Gaula account on the X social network.

They also stated that Yao was involved in "the planning and execution of a series of targeted killings against people who supposedly refused to meet their extortion demands in the Magdalena and La Guajira regions where that brutal armed group operates."

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Who is Alias Yao?

Alias Yao is believed to be the chief hitman of the Los Pachenca criminal organization. Originally a part of the defunct AUC, Los Pachenca has been accused of various crimes, including drug trafficking, extortion, and targeted killings. Alias Yao is suspected of playing a significant role in these criminal operations, particularly in planning and executing a series of targeted homicides in the Magdalena and La Guajira regions.

Power and Organization of Los Pachenca:

Los Pachenca is a criminal group that has gained power in several regions of Colombia after descending from the AUC. It is primarily known for its involvement in drug trafficking, extortion, and targeted killings. The group operates differently from traditional cartels, with a focus on local control instead of an expanded structure like the Sinaloa Cartel or CJNG.

The chief hitman of the Los Pachenca criminal organization, alias Yao, was apprehended in La Guajira's capital during an operation.
Alias Yao is accused of being involved in targeted killings and extortions in the Magdalena and La Guajira regions.
The Unified Action Groups for Personal Freedom (Gaula) Military, in collaboration with the Colombian Police and the Prosecutor General's Office, captured Yao under a warrant, alleging him for drug trafficking and extortion.
Alias Yao is said to have been responsible for planning and executing a series of targeted killings against people who refused to meet the extortion demands of Los Pachenca.