Alias 'el Nene' Captured, Accused in 9 Murders
In a new operation against organized crime in the Caribbean region, authorities confirmed the capture of 'el Nene,' a 25-year-old alleged hitman implicated in several homicides in the Barranquilla metropolitan area. The arrest took place in Santa Marta, where the suspect was hiding.
TL;DR
- Alias 'el Nene,' a 25-year-old suspected hitman, was captured in Santa Marta.
- He is allegedly involved in at least nine homicides in the Barranquilla metropolitan area during 2026.
- The crimes are believed to be related to territorial disputes, drug trafficking, and extortion, possibly coordinated by the 'los Pepes' criminal structure.
- The suspect has prior records for homicide and illegal firearm possession.
- He will face charges for aggravated homicide and illegal firearms offenses.