Who is the drug trafficker Héctor ‘El Tolin’ Infante?

• Who is El Tolin Infante?
• After his recent arrest, doubts about his story grow.
• The drug trafficker became so popular that they have composed corridos for him.

THE INSPIRATION OF LOS TUCANES DE TIJUANA. After the recent arrest of Luis Edgar Herrera, better known as «Héctor ‘El Tolin’ Infante», doubts have arisen about his identity and the story that inspired the Tucanes de Tijuana to create the popular song Tolin Infante, which became one of their fan favorites.

The drug trafficker, who has been linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, was apprehended by the authorities on July 2 when he was in a hospital taking care of his 5-year-old son, who was injured in a confrontation with rivals. After his arrest, it was reported that he would probably be extradited to the United States.

WHO IS TOLIN INFANTE?

The name Héctor «EL Tolin» Infante has gone viral in recent days after his arrest was announced on July 2. The history of this well-known drug trafficker has been shrouded in rumors about his clashes with the authorities and rival groups, so much so that he has inspired the creation of narcocorridos.

To know who Tolin Infante is, it should be clarified that his real name is Luis Edgar Herrera, although the authorities commonly recognize him as «Héctor Infante.» His fame grew when he was associated with the Sinaloa Cartel. However, in recent months, he was identified as a presumed member of a «Russian» cell.

How did he become famous?

Local media indicate that the famous drug trafficker became more popular after Los Tucanes de Tijuana composed a corrido in his honor. Since then, the image of the alleged member of “Los Rusos” has been in the public eye and the authorities closely followed his actions in order to apprehend him.

Tolin was born in the United States but lived in Mexico, according to SDP Noticias. The first time his name came to light was in 2011, when he had a confrontation and was apprehended for the first time by the authorities at the age of 28, local media reported.

A close relationship with the Beltrán Leyva?

The capo was related to the El Monte gang, known as Los Infantes when he got his start in drug trafficking. When he was arrested in 2011, he was accompanied by Antonio Leal Beltrán, of the Beltrán Leyva family, who were involved in the points of Culiacán, Sinaloa, according to SDP Noticias.

Shortly after, the man began to become known in the world of drug trafficking and his fame grew surprisingly, leading to bullfights in his honor. It was revealed that Luis Edgar Herrera was the right hand of Felipe Eduardo ‘El Omega’ Barajas, who was apprehended last year.

Why is Tolin Infante’s arrest so important?

On July 2, the Mexican authorities arrested the alleged drug trafficker after a confrontation with rival groups that led to the hospitalization of his son. For the authorities, it was an important arrest because he is considered to be an important drug trafficker in the Russian operation commanded by Sánchez Félix for Mayo Zambada, according to Infobae.

For this reason, the United States is requesting the extradition of Tolin Infante, in order to deal a heavy blow to drug trafficking that could be crucially important. Infante is currently behind bars in Tijuana, Mexico. But everything could change if the authorities decide to extradite him drug trafficking. Filed Under: Who is Tolin Infante

Are there any charges against him?

Although he became one of the targets of the Mexican and US authorities, Infante has not been charged, although he had been arrested previously. He does not have much of a criminal history. The last time he was arrested, he was only charged with carrying a firearm and that was why he was in jail for only one year, Zeta Tijuana said.

“He was held in the penitentiary system for carrying a firearm (2011) and previous investigations for the crimes of qualified injuries against public officials, after an attack against municipal police officers during a party complaint report, carrying a firearm (2015) and apprehensions for a fight and injuries to an officer,” indicated Zeta Tijuana. Filed Under: Who is Tolin Infante