\Grhif05/22/2016 - Seizure - TANHUATO, MIGH 08/27/2018 (G1 [08/22/2016 Seizure - Rancho El Sol, Tan{ 05/28/2015 RIPManagement Log for Case: 162080-15-0001 Case Title: 06/22/2016 - Seizure - TANHUATO, MICHOACAN Date: 08/06/2015 Veer {XIE Leg Date ‘Loa Tyne MamtLoa Text 05272015 CABEOPENED _—-—_—Opetfoporlauca on reams ozs evensin Meco 2 RPSUMMARY OF EVENT: NARRATIVE: NFORCE: 162080-15-0001 Title: DECOMISO - SEIZURE BULLETIN - 05/22/2015 - TANHUATO, MICHOACAN Date: May 22, 2015 Event: Elements of the Federal Police were involved in a confrontation with suspected members of an unidentified Organized Crime Group Location: Along Morelia-Guadalajara Highway mile marker 371,Tanhuato,Michoacan Case Number: Not Specified Arrests: - None specified Killed-In-Action: - 43 subjects, identification is pending Criminal Group/Org.: N/A Firearms/Explosive - 42 unspecified caliber & type of rifles - 1 shoulder carry Grenade Launcher - 1 Barret .50 caliber rifle Magazines: - None specified Ammunition: = None specified Tactical Equipment: N/A Uniforms; N/A ition Equipment: N/A Other Objects: Drugs: N/A Vehicles: N/A is: On May 22, 2015, Elements of the Federal Police were involved in a confrontation with suspected members of an unidentified Organized Crime Group along Morelia-Guadalajara Hwy mile marker 371, Tanhuato, Michoacan. Authorities seized 42 rifles, a grenade launcher, and a .50 caliber assault type rifle. (Espaiiol): El 22 de mayo, REPORTAN 43 MUERTOS en MICHOACAN. PACIFICADO". en el "MICHOACAN BOLETINES OFICIALES viernes, 22 de mayo de 2015 REPORTAN 43 MUERTOS en MICHOACAN...si,en el "MICHOACAN PACIFICADO". RPEl enfrentamiento entre delincuentes y policias federales en limites de Michoacan y Jalisco habria dejado al menos 43 fallecidos, informaron fuentes oficiales. + De los occisos, 42 serian civiles y uno agente de la PF, Michoacan,MX.-22/May/2015 Los hechos ocurrieron a la altura del kilémetro 371 de la carretera libre Morelia Guadalajara, en la desviacién a la comunidad Tinaja de Vargas, en el rancho El Sol. En ese punto, un convoy de federales fue agredido por un grupo armado, por lo que se inicié una persecucién hacia rancherias. "(En ese punto) se tuvo contacto con un vehiculo con gente, los cuales agredieron con disparos de arma de fuego internandose en el rancho (El Sol), empezando la persecucién", refiere una tarjeta informativa de la PP. El parte oficial se dio a conocer entre las 11 y las 12:00 horas. ‘Tras la primera refriega, los uniformados hallaron 42 armas largas, un lanzacohetes y un fusil Barret, estos dos ‘iltimos considerados antiaéreos, ademés de dos camionetas y al menos seis vehiculos que fueron incendiados. ‘También se reportan al menos tres personas detenidas, El rancho donde fue la balacera permanece fuertemente resguardado por elementos de fuerzas federales. Hasta las 13:30 horas, ain se levantaban algunas columnas de humo en la zona del tiroteo, las cuales se apreciaban desde la carretera. El Gabinete de Seguridad federal se trasladé a ese punto y por la tarde darén a conocer detalles sobre el enfrentamiento de manera conjunta, Fuente.-EL NORTE Source: http://valortamaulipeco. blogspot.com 4 RFManagement Log for Case: 162080-15-0001 Case Title: 05/22/2015 Seizure - Rancho El Sol, Tanhuato, Michoacan Date: 08082016 User: Log Date Lea Type osae0is CASE OPENED ‘pened via Opensource infomation ATF MCO reporing an ace dat ‘THE CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION (CJNG) WAS THE ‘SUBJECT OF SEIZURE EVENT IN WHICH 48 GUNMEN AND ONE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WAS KILLED AFTER A GUNFIGHT WITH 05/28/2016 'b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552., (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)] ‘All documentation placed in source file. 05/28/2015 _Intell- Field Inteligence S Subjects were queried the EPIC Internal Database (EID), DEA's Narcotic's Dangerous Drugs Information System (NADOIS), Federal Aviation ‘Administration (FAA), Treasury Enforcement Communications System (TECS), and Naturalization Service Central Index System (CIS/INS), following your Law Enforcement inquiry and Alerts (LEIA) request: (RENCTALAA 2035 cous DIGNETULS-Neosve rests |= Negative results 710912015 ROI Created IRS| 5 ReSUMMARY OF EVENT: NARRATIVE: NFORCE: 162080-15-0001 le: DECOMISO ~ SEIZURE BULLETIN - 05/22/2015 -RANCHO EL SOL TANHUATO, MICHOACAN, b) (6), (0) ( L g Date: May 21, 2015 Event: Elements of the Federal Police were involved in a confrontation with suspected members of an unidentified Organized Crime Group Location: Along Morelia-Guadalajara Highway mile marker 371, Tanhuato, Michoacan ‘Case Number: AP:130/2015-II: AP:PGI MORELIA MICHOACAN Arrests: Killed-In-Action: - 43 subjects, identification is pending inal Group/Org.: N/A ~42 unspecified caliber & type of rifles - I shoulder carry Grenade Launcher = 1 Barret .50 caliber rifle Magazines: ~ None specified Ammunition: = None specified Tactical Equipment: N/A Uniforms: N/A Communication Equipment: N/A Currency: N/A Other Objects: N/A Drugs: N/A Vehicles: N/A Synopsis: On May 21, 2015, Elements of the Federal Police were involved in a confrontation with suspected members of an unidentified Organized Crime Group along Morelia-Guadalajara Hwy mile marker 371, Tanhuato, Michoacan. Authorities seized 42 rifles, a grenade launcher, and a .50 caliber assault type rifle, (Espafiol): El 21 de mayo, REPORTAN 43 MUERTOS en MICHOACAN...sien el "MICHOACAN PACIFICADO". BOLETINES OFICIALES PRENSA viernes, 22 de mayo de 2015 REPORTAN 43 MUERTOS en MICHOACAN...si,en el "MICHOACAN PACIFICADO". 6 RPi or tnt nto entre delincuentes y policias federales en limites de Michoacdn y Jalisco habria dejado al lecidos, informaron fuentes oficiales. + Delos occisos, 42 serfan civiles y uno agente de la PF. Michoacan,MX.-22/May/2015 Los hechos ocurrieron a la altura del kilémetro 371 de la carretera libre Morelia- ‘Guadalajara, en la desviacién a la comunidad Tinaja de Vargas, en el rancho El Sol. En ese punto, un convoy de federales fue agredido por un grupo armado, por lo que se inicié una persecucién hacia rancherias. "(En ese punto) se tuvo contacto con un vehiculo con gente, los cuales agredieron con disparos de arma de fuego internéndose en el rancho (El Sol), empezando la persecucién", refiere una tarjeta informativa de la PP. El parte oficial se dio a conocer entre las 11 y las 12:00 horas. Tras la primera reftiega, los uniformados hallaron 42 armas largas, un lanzacohetes y un fusil Barret, estos dos liltimos considerados antiaéreos, ademas de dos camionetas y al menos seis vehiculos que fueron incendiados. ‘También se reportan al menos tres personas detenidas. Elancho donde fue la balacera permanece fuertemente resguardado por elementos de fuerzas federales. Hasta las 13:30 horas, atin se levantaban algunas columnas de humo en la zona del tiroteo, las cuales se apreciaban desde la carretera. El Gabinete de Seguridad federal se trasladé a ese punto y por la tarde darén a conocer detalles sobre el enfrentamiento de manera conjunta, Fuente,-EL NORTE Source: http//valortamaulipeco,blogspot.com/, ‘Autoridades: ?Nunca hemos estado ni cerca de El Mencho? — | M May 27, 2015 administrador 7 RInil Las fuerzas federales ?nunca han estado ni cerca? de capturar a lider del cértel de Jalisco Nueva Generacién (CING), Nemesio ‘Oseguera Cervantes, El Mencho, admitié un funcionario de primer nivel del gobierno Federal. A pesar del despliegue de tropas y operativos en Jalisco o en Michoacén, y en otras regiones del pals, que han derivado en balaceras, bloqueos, quema de autobuses y atentados contra el Ejércitoy la Policia Federal, los objetivos de las fuerzas del ‘orden han sido otros delincuentes. El funcionario consultado dijo a MILENIO que distintas voces han tratado de vincular estos incidentes como operativos dirigidos contra El Mencho, y siempre agregan que el delincuente escap6. ‘Aunque el capo es un objetivo priortario por la violencia que genera su organizacién, el funcionario reconocié que ?nunca han estado ni cerca? de atraparlo, porque se mueve constantemente. Sin embargo, como resultado de las detenciones que se han realizado iltimamente, ahora han logrado conocer que Nemesio Oseguera se oculta en domicilios de la zona metropolitana de Guadalajara; en casas ubicadas en los municipios de El Grullo, Mascota y en la costa sur de Jalisco. Este delincuente no acostumbra abandonar esas zonas, porque son los tinicos sitios donde se siente seguro, al mismo tiempo ‘que ahi se concentra una buena parte de los sicarios que lo protegen. Por ellos, se han intensificado los trabajos de inteligencia y reforzado la presencia del Ejército y de la Policia Federal para lograr su captura, Sobre la detencién de entregaron a la Policia Federal tras el subray6 que los sicarios no guardaban un rango de primer nivel en ese grupo delict meses de haber ingresado al CING, Elfuncionario dio a conocer que investigan al abogado que se presenté en Michoacén para pagar los gastos funerarios de los 42 que fueron abatidos por la Policia Federal, porque tienen elementos para presumir que trabaja para dicho grupo criminal Sefialé también que a pesar de la captura a principios de este afio de Abigael Gonzélez Valencia, El Cuini,identificado como el rndmero dos del CING y cufiado de 1 Mencho, el grupo de Los Cuinis no esté debiltado, porque cinco hermanos de Abigzel estén al frente de esa célula. Dijo que el CING emprendié una campafia para reclutar entre sus filas a los habitantes del occidente del pals, haciéndoles creer ue las fuerzas federales estén detrés de la desaparicién de sus familiares que se fueron de migrantes a EU. Source: https joticlasmexicanas.com,mx/index. pho/259046/autoridades-nunca-hemos-estado-ni-cerca-de-el-mench¢ ‘Translation provided by Google: Authorities: We have never been anywhere near The Mencho? The federal forces? Have never been even close? to capture the leader of the New Generation Jalisco Cartel (CING), Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, El Mencho, admitted an official top level of the Federal government. Despite the deployment of troops operating in Jalisco or Michoacan, and in other regions, which have led to shootings, blockades, burning buses and attacks against the Army and the Federal Police, the objectives of the police have been other criminal The official consulted told MILLENNIUM different voices that have tried to link these incidents as operating directed against the Mencho, and always add that the offender escaped, ‘Although the bonnet isa priority for the violence that generates its organization, he acknowledged that? Have never been even close? to catch it, because itis constantly moving, However, as a result ofthe arrests that have been made recently, they have now come to know that Nemesio Osegyera hidden in homes in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara; in houses located in the municipalities of El Grullo, Pets and the southerncoast of Jalisco. ‘The offender does not usually leave these areas, because they are the only places where you feel safe, while there much of the gunmen who protect concentrated. For them, they have intensified intelligence work and strengthened the presence of the army and federal police to achieve capture. few months of entering CING. ‘The official said it would investigate the lawyer who appeared in Michoacan to pay the funeral expenses of the 42 who were killed by the Federal Police, because they have to presume that works for this criminal group. He also noted that despite the arrest earlier this year of Abigael Gonzélez Valencia, El Cuini, identified as the number two CING and brother of the Mencho, the Group of Cuinis Is not weakened, because five brothers Abigael are to front ofthat cel. He sald the CJNG launched a campaign to recruit among their ranks the inhabitants of the West of the country, making them believe that the federal forces are behind the disappearance of their relatives who were EU migrants. 9 RIF168030-15-0007 Opening report SUMMARY OF EVENT: F&F recovery opening report; On May 22, 2015, Mexican Federal Police seized 42 firearms in the state of Michoacén, Mexico, NARRATIVE: 1. On May 22, 2015, Mexican Federal Police engaged in a gunfight with alleged members of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacién (CING) at the rural ranch El SOL (the Sun), located in the state of Michoacén. After three hours of confrontation, 42 suspects were killed and one (1) federal police officer was reported killed. 2, Federal Police representatives stated they were conducting patrolling activities near the ranch EL SOL and spotted a white truck with heavily armed individuals who started shooting at the federal forces, At the same time, the suspects drove away leading the police forces to the ranch previously mentioned where the major gun fight took place, Federal Police members further stated that due to the large amount of suspects inside the ranch, who were also heavily armed, they requested air support. 3. 42 firearms and a LAW (Light Antitank Weapon) (LOTE number: 66 mm rocket were seized at the scene. It should be noted that two of the firearms seized are related to the ATF operation denominated Fast & Furious. At this time, it is unclear if the F&F guns were used during this event. F&F recovery forms and photographs of the two guns attached. 4, On May 26, 2015, ATF Mexico City Office (MCO) personnel travelled to the state of Michoacdn upon request of Federal Police in order to document and trace all of the firearms seized. A total of 42 firearms were examined. The firearms data was submitted to the NTC for tracing. 5. The following tracing numbers correspond to the firearms seized: 6. Photographs of the firearms examined were uploaded into the source section of this case. 7. Investigation continues, 10 RIPSUMMARY OF EVENT: On May 22, 2015, Mexican Federal Police were engaged in a firefight with Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacién (CING) members at the El Sol ranch, Tanhuato, Michoacan. After three hours of confrontation, over 40 individuals were killed and 3 suspects were arrested, NOTE: The Government of Mexico case number is A.P.: PGR/SEIDO/UEIDCS/251/2015 NARRATIVE: ‘On May 22, 2015, Mexican Federal Police were involved in a firefight with Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacién (CING) members at the El Sol ranch, Tanhuato, Michoacén, After a three hour confrontation, 3 suspects were captured while 42 suspects and I federal police officer were killed. Federal Police representatives stated they were conducting patrolling activities near the El Sol ranch and spotted a white truck with heavily armed individuals who started shooting at the federal forces. At the same time, the suspects drove away leading the police forces to the ranch where the major firefight took place. Federal Police members further stated that due to the large amount of suspects inside the ranch, who were also heavily armed, they requested air support. In addition to 42 firearms, a Light Antitank Weapon (LOT number: @@ seized at the scene. The following firearm trace numbers are associated with this seizure event: b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552., (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) IC Rae Peace) ODI ) mG ) ) (7)(C) b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.502., (D) (0), (D) (7\C) KO PARES eae CRO) b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552., (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552., (b) (6), (b) (7)(C b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552., (b) (6), (b) (7(C) b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552., (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552., (b) (6), (b) (7\(C) b) (@) PL. 112-55 125 stat_552., (b) (6), (D) (7)(C) b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552,, (b) (6), (D) (7)(C)(b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552., (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552., (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552., (b) (6), (b) (7(C) (b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552., (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552., (b) (6), (b) (7)(C)} IO LEISa esc (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) DIORUIGIS)(b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552., (b) (6), (b) (7\(C) b) (3) PL. 112-65 129 stat.552., (b) (6), (D) (7c) b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552. ) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552., (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552. b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552., (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) aS ee es oy —~j —i ~F — Ca RPA Sees b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552., (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552. b) (3) PL. 112-55 125 stat.552., (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) aoUNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE US. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information (U) Confrontation between Mexican Federal Police and the CJNG in Michoacan Einar aes (0) Warning: This decumeri x UNCLASSIFIEDY LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE and ined for Offical Use Only. I coms information ‘tar may be exer fom public release wader he Fredo of hfomsation det 8 USC. 582, Al infomation onal deta. ond methodology included here ae canidred afc prac of war. ened bythe Fadral Covernent and held or he beng fhe pub No infomation aman hrcn my be dglcatet. proce. or dsemmated wiht th express authoraton ofthe Brea Aloha, Tobacco, Firearms and ‘Explaives AT). Ironton i ths raps onginaiorcnrale formation at my. m whole or part, be related fo an eng fae eyorcementasetgaion olin man sources o ow enforcement undercover personel. Information conan nts report shat mot be ‘leased foregnergatots pera, UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE osUNCLASSIFIED/LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE (U) Confrontation between Mexican Federal Police and the CJNG in Michoacan ATF Briefing Paper Executive Summary (U/LES) On May 22, 2015, Mexican Federal Police engaged in a gunfight with alleged members of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacién (CJNG) at the rural ranch El Sol /the Sun), located in the State of Michoacin. After 3 hours of confrontation, 42 suspects and 1 Federal Police officer were killed. (UMLES) Federal Police representatives stated they were conducting patrolling activities near the El Sol ranch and spotted a white truck with heavily armed individuals who started shooting at the Federal Police forces. At the same time, the suspects drove away and led the police forces to the aforementioned ranch where the major gunfight took place. Federal Police members further stated that due to the large amount of suspects inside the ranch, who were also heavily armed, they requested air support. (UMLES) A total of 42 firearms and | light antitank weapon (LAW) rocket were seized at the scene. (UNLES) Two (2) of the firearms seized are related to the ATF operation Fast & Furious, Background (U/ILES) The CING is a transnational criminal organization (TCO) with a significant presence in both the Jalisco and Michoacan States. (UMLES) Recently, suspected CING members shot down a Secretariat of National Defense [Secretaria de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA)] Cougar helicopter. Ten (10) passengers were killed in the incident. (ULES) The Government of Mexico (GOM) has started a campaign called coi” Jalisco intended to capture CJNG’s alleged leader (GMUR@IGM. a.k.a. 2of 12 UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 5/28/2015 15 RPUNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE (U) Confrontation between Mexican Federal Police and the CJNG in Michoacén ATF Briefing Paper [Photographs provided to ATF by Mexican Federal Police] (ULES) Federal Police Patrol Cars 3 of 12 UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 5/28/2015 ReUNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE (U) Confrontation between Mexican Federal Police and the CJNG in Michoacdn ATF Briefing Paper Ls = 2a by (UIMLES) Some ofthe Firearms Seized 4 of 12 UNCLASSIFIED/LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 5/28/2015 7 RIFUNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE (U) Confrontation between Mexican Federal Police and the CJNG in Michoacan ATF Briefing Paper Analysis (U//LES) On May 25, 2015, ATF Mexico City Office (MCO) was contacted by Mexican Federal Police to assist in the identification of the firearms seized. (U/LES) On May 26, 2015, ATF MCO personnel traveled to the State of Michoacén to document the weapons seized. A breakdown of the weapons reads as follows: (1) .50 BMG “Safety Harbor” (2) Colt .38 Super Pistols (17) 223 and 5.56 (Semiautomatic and Automatic Weapons)* (16) 7.62 x 39 (Semiautomatic and Automatic Weapons)* (3) 308 (Semiautomatic Weapons) ‘Homemade Drop-In Auto Sears were found on several weapons. Tof 12 UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 5728/2015 20[(U/LES) Photographs taken by ATF MCO personnel during the examination] 8 of 12 UNCLASSIFI E 5/28/2015 RIEof 12 JNCLASSIFIED// EMENT SE! E 5/28/2015 RP(CL) Confivntation betwoen Meaican Federal Police and the GING in Michoacin ATP Briefing Paper lomemade Drop-in Auto Sear (ULES) He (UTES) Rifle with Homemade Drop-In Auto Sear 1 of t2 CLASS G s 5/28/2015 2B RFUNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE (U) Confrontation between Mexican Federal Police and the CJNG in Michoacén ATF Briefing Paper (U/LES) All the firearms data was submitted to the National Tracing Center for tracing purposes eTrace Tracking Numbers (U/LES) ATF personnel were also able to document an LAW that was seized at the scene. (U/LES) Federal Police bomb squad members, trained by ATF, were able to disassemble the rocket from the launcher to obtain the Lot number. (ULES) LAW recovered atthe scene with Lot number (ESM EDNEAG (U/LES) This Lot number is consi in previous years (at least 3). the State of Jalisco ent with previous Lot numbers traces Hofl2 UNCLASSIFIED/LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 5/28/2015 4UNCLASSIFIED/LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE (U) Confrontation between Mexican Federal Police and the CJNG in Michoacin ATE Briefing Paper Conclusion (U) ATF MCO continues to provide support to Mexican author firearms that have been seized in different events in Mexico. , by documenting and tracing Reference (U) The point of contact for this bric OG) ATF Country Attaché, United States Embassy—Mexico City 12of12__ UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 5/28/2015 ea