Reports on a capture of “El Mini Lic” or Mauricio Gastélum Serrano

Lucio R Borderland Beat material from LineaDirecta and El Debate

Update:

Here is the story that set off capture reports of El Mini Lic, however it is without confirmation.

Elements of the Navy arrested Mauricio Gastélum Serrano, an alleged financial operator of the Sinaloa Cartel, he was arrested Tuesday in Mazatlán. Mauricio is the brother of Caesar Gastélum Serrano, who was on the most wanted list by the government United States until his capture last month.

Mauricio, is also know by his alias of “El Lic” or “Bambi”.

The alias El Lic may have sparked the confusion

According to “unofficial” information, in an operation by elements of the Marina, Mexican Army, and Federal police have captured in Dámaso López better known as “El Mini Lic”.

López is the Godson of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.

According to early reports that have transpired, the Marina managed the capture on the afternoon of Tuesday in a Mazatlán condominium complex called ‘Peninsula’, in the Cerritos area of the Sinaloa port.

After the capture the operation moved to Culiacán where López was supposedly transferred.

Residents reported police activity, including 4 Marina and Federal Police helicopters in the skies above the city.

El Debate confirms the presence of helicopters that arrived in Culiacán, and talk of an arrest being made, but also states no confirmation of an arrest. (image below of helicopter arrival is from El Debate)

RioDoce is reporting the operation at the condos, and the presence of helicopters at about 16:30 hrs:

“Federal Police Force and the Marina) Navy of Mexico conducted a search in the Peninsula condominium building, located in Sabalo Cerritos Mazatlan city from approximately 16:30.

The Sábalo–Cerritos Avenue remained closed, at 21:00 Air movement was observed with the arrival of a helicopter.

About six units of the Navy guarding the roads. Elements arrived at the site using non military vehicles including a dump truck, and wearing civilians clothing for the element of surprise.

Moments after going inside the building, according to witnesses, reinforcement forces quickly followed.

RioDoce did report there were arrests, but did not elude to who the arrested may be.

Reports are very tentative; keep that in mind as you read this information. While it does appear to have been a large operation, nothing is confirmed; however this is the information out there at this time.

Link here to read a history of the Lòpez family, and their close connection to El Chapo.

Note: This morning there is zero on the story being a capture of Lopez in mainstream media. It appears this will be one of those generated rumors. A significant operation did occur, why, is still not known. Or the names of those arrested. I will continue to check on this story today.