South Pacific Cartel
Mexican organized crime group
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The South Pacific Cartel (Spanish: Cártel del Pacífico Sur) was a Mexican organized crime group composed of the remnants of the Beltrán-Leyva Cartel.[1] It was based in the Mexican state of Morelos. The gang was significantly less active from mid-2011[2] when the group's leaders Julio de Jesus Radilla Hernandez and Victor Valdez were captured.[3] The South Pacific Cartel was created by Héctor Beltrán Leyva, an ex leader of the Beltran Leyva Cartel, in April 2010.[4][5][6]
| Founded | April 2010 |
|---|---|
| Founded by | Héctor Beltrán Leyva (deceased) |
| Founding location | Morelos, Mexico |
| Years active | 2010-2018 |
| Territory | State of Morelos |
| Criminal activities | Drug trafficking, kidnapping, murder |
| Allies | Los Zetas, Los Mazatlecos |
| Rivals | Sinaloa Cartel, Gulf Cartel |
The organization was known for having employed a 12-year-old gunman and executioner.[4][5][6]
