Grupo Flechas

Also known as: Flechas MZ, Operativa MF, Operativa MZ
Based in MexicoActive2020-presentSourcesGrupo Flechas

Armed wing of the Cabrera Sarabia brothers' La Mayiza faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, created in 2020 by Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada to counter the CJNG. Operates primarily in Zacatecas and Guanajuato, engaging in drug trafficking, homicide, and armed attacks. After Zambada's arrest in 2024, leadership passed to his son Ismael Zambada Sicairos. The group is known for its paramilitary training and use of heavy weaponry.

CRIMENET has extracted 18 linkages for this organization, including 6 cooperative ties across 4 organizations, 8 conflicts across 3 organizations, 4 other connections and footprints in 2 countries.

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ColombiaSupply
The group offers training with Colombian paramilitaries, indicating a supply of training services from Colombia.
Sources: Grupo Flechas
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IsraelSupply
The group offers training with former Israeli soldiers, indicating a supply of training services from Israel.
Sources: Grupo Flechas