SAA

SAA event in Colima, Mexico on Thu 19th March 2026

19th March 2026

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Alias "La Barquita" had an active arrest warrant for homicide and drug trafficking. Elements of the Colima State Police (SSP) and the Mexican Navy (SEMAR) located César Zepeda—known as "La Barquita"—in a white vehicle today. According to information from the agencies, the individual had an arrest warrant related to homicide and drug-related offenses. After the confrontation, Zepeda was killed at the scene. Authorities detained a woman who was with him at the time of the operation, who was turned over to the judicial authorities to determine her legal status. Both agencies had been actively searching for the suspect as part of ongoing investigations in the state of Colima.

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