Ensenada, Baja California: Sinaloa Hitman Salvador Castaneyra Varrita aka El Wachis Apprehended

Salvador Castaneyra Varrita, alias “El Wachis” or “El Wacho,” identified by the authorities as an operator and hitman of the Sinaloa Cartel, was arrested this Saturday during a search in the downtown area of Ensenada.

At the time of his arrest, three bags of methamphetamines weighing approximately 269 grams and telephone paraphernalia were found, he was referred to the Attorney General’s Office of the Republic (FGE).

The first data obtained after the operation indicate that the search was carried out on Miguel Hidalgo Street, without number in the Centro Artesanal neighborhood, in which agents of the State Security and Investigation Guard (GESI), the Mexican Navy Secretariat (SEMAR) and the Prosecutor’s Office Specialized in Drug Remarking participated.

“El Wachis” is related to drug retail activities with a presence in the neighborhoods of Maneadero, Cañón Buenavista, Centro Artesanal, Chapultepec, Villas del Real y Villas del Rey.

According to background reports the arrested individual took power of the area and ascended within the organization through the use of violence. As a consequence he managed to take control of different points connected to the sale of narcotics.

He is also the brother and collaborator of Abraham Castaneyra Varrita, alias “El Cochy” who operated under the command of Leopoldo Lizarraga Ochoa alias “Pantera”, leader of the cell of hitmen of the criminal group. “El Cochy” was arrested on October 14, 2020, for the crime of qualified homicide.

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