Texas Border Business
Salinas Victoria, Nuevo Leon, México — On April 6, 2021, elements of the Secretaria de la Defensa Nacional (Secretary of National Defense), in coordination with the Fiscalia General de la Republica (Attorney General of the Republic) in Nuevo Leon, confirmed the arrest of Evaristo Cruz Sanchez, aka “Vaquero”, who is a top Gulf Cartel leader and operational commander in Matamoros.
Evaristo Cruz Sanchez was targeted during the launch of the Campaign for Security and Prosperity, appearing in the “Se Busca Informacion” signage launched on June 7, 2018, as a joint effort between the U.S. Border Patrol and the Government of Tamaulipas. The “Se Busca” initiative was launched in order to enhance security and improve the quality of life along the Rio Grande Valley, as well as solidifying the coalition of law enforcement agencies, state offices, municipal governments, and private industries working diligently to dismantle criminal organizations.
“We look forward to our long-standing relationship and cooperation with CBP, Border Patrol and related agencies in supporting the fight against criminal activities across our shared borders to improve the quality of life for everyone,” said Governor Francisco Garcia Caveza de Vaca, Governor of the State of Tamaulipas.
No further details of the arrest have been received, as the case remains under investigation.
Billboards, posters, flyers, and videos of the top ten “Se Busca” targets will be displayed in heavily traveled locations throughout the region. Along with the pictures of the targets, two phone numbers are listed, allowing the public to provide anonymous tips to assist in the arrest of these individuals.
The public is encouraged to take a stand against crime in their communities and anonymously report suspicious activity at 800-863-9382 or WhatsApp.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation’s borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
