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On November 22, the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic (FGR) of Mexico carried out a search of three houses located in the Universidad neighborhood in the municipality of Zapopan, Jalisco. According to the Prosecutor’s Office, during the operation more than 1,500 doses of methamphetamine, firearms of different calibers, electronic equipment and 25 luxury vehicles allegedly belonging to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), criminal organization led by Nemesio Oseguera, alias ‘El Mencho’.
SIGHT: Who is ‘El Mencho’, the leader of the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel and the most wanted by the DEA?
The collection of vehicles seized by the authorities includes autos from brands like Lamborghini, Aston Martin y Audi, as well as a BMW motorcycle. Today in Freeways We tell you how much the cost of this luxurious collection, allegedly owned by the most powerful drug trafficker in the country, amounts to.
Who is Nemesio Oseguera, alias “El Mencho”?
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias’El Mencho ‘, is a drug trafficker from the state of Michoacán, leader of the criminal group known as el Jalisco New Generation Cartel, the most powerful in the country, according to the General Prosecutor of the Republic. In 2020 the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) determined that Oseguera It is their number one target, even above criminals of the stature of Ismael Zambada and Rafael Caro Quintero.
SIGHT: They arrest the wife of ‘El Mencho’, the most powerful drug lord in Mexico and head of the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel
The history of Mencho it is long and full of unconfirmed rumors. Mainly from his early years in his native Michoacán performing minor operations in the cultivation and distribution of marijuana. A Rolling Stone report by journalist Josh Eell documents his subsequent passage through the United States, in the 1980s, in the San Francisco Bay area, California. There he tried to create a heroin and methamphetamine distribution network. He was arrested, prosecuted and deported.
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Upon his return to Mexico, there is a record of his passage through the municipal police of Tomatlán, Jalisco, in 1997. During that period he was linked with members of the Millennium Cartel and the Pacific Cartel. Strengthening their contacts and skills in the production and distribution of drugs. In 2011 the Jalisco New Generation Cartel directed by Nemesio Oseguera; his extremely violent tactics and business growth allowed him to position himself as the largest cartel today. The DEA is currently offering a $ 10 million reward for information leading to his capture..
However, the criminal organization founded by Nemesio Oseguera He has suffered a series of severe blows in recent years due to the arrest of members of his closest family, alleged collaborators within the CJNG. Such is the case of Rubén Oseguera and Jessica Johana, sons of Mencho, who were arrested and extradited to the United States in 2020.
On the other hand, the most recent case is the arrest of Rosalinda González Valencia, Mencho’s wife, who was apprehended by elements of the Secretary of the Navy in an operation in Zapopan, on November 15, 2021. It is from these events that the series of operations such as the one that took place on November 22, in the same Jalisco municipality where a large quantity of weapons, drugs and luxury cars.
Mencho cars
Of the 25 seized vehicles by the Attorney General’s Office, 5 stand out in particular for their price, rarity and characteristics of luxury: a Lamborghini Aventador, a Lamborghini Urus, an Aston Martin Vantage, a Jaguar F-Type and a BMW HP4 Race motorcycle.
Lamborghini Aventador
A classic of the Italian firm. However, this particular model raises its price due to its characteristic canary yellow color. According to the manufacturer, this car can reach a price of up to 380 thousand euros, more than 8 million Mexican pesos at the current exchange rate. The brand promises that the 770 horsepower V12 engine gets you accelerating to almost 100km per hour in less than 3 seconds.
Lamborghini Urus
One of the most iconic exponents of the brand today. It is an SUV to move around urban land whose price in Mexico is 5,857,290 pesos or about $ 265,000. It has a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine capable of delivering 650 horsepower. Its design, space and versatility make it one of the most requested models.
Aston Martin Vantage
It is an exotic item manufactured by the firm of British origin. A supercar that runs on a 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V8 engine with the capacity to generate 503 horsepower. Its price in the United States is around 153,000 dollars, more than 3 million Mexican pesos at the current exchange rate.
Jaguar F-Type
In this case the Jaguar F-Type is a two-seater convertible. It has a built-in supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine that produces 495 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. Currently, its minimum price in Mexico is 1,507,000 pesos.
BMW HP4 Race
Among all the things seized by the FGR, stands out this versatile BMW motorcycle HP4 Race. It is again a vehicle deluxe. According to the manufacturer, it is the first motorcycle in the world to offer an all-carbon frame and wheels. With 158 kW (215 hp) of power and a weight of 146 kilos, the motorcycle has a minimum price in Mexico of 1,750,000 pesos or 80,000 dollars.
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