Gangster 'El Toro' Arrested After Stealing 20,000 Liters of Gasoline

Federico, known as "El Toro," a leader of the Jalisco Nueva Generación cartel, was arrested in Mexico for stealing 20,000 liters of gasoline. He is also accused of kidnapping, extortion, and murder. The arrest was conducted without violence.

Gangster 'El Toro' Arrested After Stealing 20,000 Liters of Gasoline
El Toro thought he could steal gasoline and get away with it. Turns out, even bulls can't buck the law. Credit: SeguridadGto

In a major win for law enforcement, the alleged leader of a notorious cell of the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel (CJNG) has been captured in León, Mexico. Federico, better known by his infamous alias "El Toro," has been identified as a primary driver of violence in the region. His arrest is a crucial blow to organized crime in the state of Guanajuato, where cartel-related activities have spurred waves of violence and fear among residents.

El Toro, described by officials as a "priority target," has now been formally linked to criminal proceedings for fuel theft, a major issue plaguing the region. Authorities accuse him of masterminding the theft of 20,000 liters of gasoline, siphoned from a clandestine tap into the black market. But his alleged crimes do not stop there—he is also under investigation for a slew of other serious charges, including kidnapping, extortion, and murder.