The South Pacific Cartel (Spanish: Cártel del Pacífico Sur) is a Mexican organized crime group composed of the remnants of the Beltrán-Leyva Cartel.[1] It is based in the Mexican state of Morelos. The gang has been significantly less active since mid-2011[2] when the group's leaders Julio de Jesus Radilla Hernandez and Victor Valdez were captured.[3]
Founded | April 2010 |
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Founded by | Héctor Beltrán Leyva |
Founding location | Morelos, Mexico |
Years active | 2010-present |
Criminal activities | Drug trafficking, kidnapping, murder |
Allies | Beltrán-Leyva Cartel, Los Zetas, Los Mazatlecos |
Rivals | Sinaloa Cartel, Gulf Cartel |
Although they call themselves a 'cartel', the violent gang is a local cell created in April 2010 by Héctor Beltrán Leyva,[4][5][6] leader of the Beltran Leyva Cartel. The gang is known for having employed a 12-year-old gunman and executioner.[4][5][6]