El Chapito Security Chief Has Been Arrested

Authorities Arrest ‘El Chapito’s’ Security Chief
The Operation Took Place in Sinaloa
Here Are the Details

In a joint operation, Mexican authorities arrested Kevin Alonso ‘N’, also known as ‘El 200’, who has been identified as the security chief of Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar, better known as ‘El Chapito’.

The operation also led to the capture of two other suspected members of the Sinaloa Cartel, marking a significant blow to the criminal organization’s infrastructure.

In a statement, the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena), the Secretary of the Navy (Semar), the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSPC), and the National Guard (GN) confirmed that Kevin Alonso was apprehended in Sinaloa while in possession of firearms reserved exclusively for the Mexican Armed Forces.

Alongside him, his uncle, José Alonso ‘N’, another alleged member of the ‘Los Chapitos’ faction, and a third cartel member were also arrested.

Capture of ‘El Chapito’s’ Security Chief

Kevin Alonso “N”, aka “El 200”, was responsible for protecting Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar, aka “El Chapito».https://t.co/tvqyz3anns

– Reporte Indigo (@Reporte_indigo) February 20, 2025

According to SSPC sources, Kevin Alonso managed the acquisition of weapons and ammunition for the cartel’s criminal cells. He was also responsible for organizing reaction forces to confront rival groups and law enforcement.

Additionally, Alonso was in charge of extortion operations and homicides on behalf of the criminal organization and coordinated counterintelligence strategies to shield the cartel’s leaders.

This arrest comes amid escalating violence in Sinaloa, particularly in Culiacán, where clashes between rival factions of ‘Los Chapitos’ and ‘Los Mayos’ have resulted in over 800 homicides since September 2024.

The surge in violence intensified following the U.S. arrest of Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel.

Ongoing Investigations

#Breaking News

Three individuals, including Kevin Alonso “N”, also known as “El 200”, responsible for the security of Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar in Sinaloa, have been arrested in Culiacán. His uncle and another associate were also captured… pic.twitter.com/Oawwfckkyxh

– Alcance Diario – News from Puebla (@alcancediario) February 20, 2025

This operation also aligns with the official designation of several Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations by U.S. authorities.

The list includes: Sinaloa Cartel, Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Cartel del Noreste, Gulf Cartel, Nueva Familia Michoacana, and Cárteles Unidos.

As well as Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13)

As reported by EFE News Agency, authorities are continuing their investigations and have not ruled out further arrests in the ongoing battle against organized crime in Mexico.