Starlink systems used by Mexican cartels

In Mexico, Starlink terminals have essentially become standard operating procedure for certain cartels.

Slide 1 was taken by a member of Grupo Flechas (CDS-MZ) based in Zacatecas. Other than his FN Scar H, the Starlink terminal on the dash is noticeable.

Slide 2 shows another Starlink terminal on a mount inside a vehicle. This is another MZ sicario based in the sierras of Durango, where a Starlink makes a lot of sense due to the terrain.

Slides 3 and 4 are from CJNG, showing another mounted Starlink and one on top of a vehicle, beside a .50 cal Barrett M82.

Slide 5 shows members of the GDR5, part of the United Cartels (CU) alliance in Michoacán with a Starlink visible on top of a vehicle. They also heavily rely on Starlink due to the terrain in the region. The one with the gold chain is Wiliam Alvarez aka Maniako, who leads the “Wicho special forces”.

Slide 6 shows another mounted Starlink used by another member of the CU, with an AK pattern rifle visible.

Miembro del Cartel De La Sierra (CDLS) armado con un fusil ak y un lanzacohetes desechable M72 LAW. Las fotografías fueron tomadas en el estado de Guerrero.

CJNG sicario in Michoacán seen with a metal detector, likely for EOD role

This appears to be a Minelab Equinox 800, which CJNG “explosivistas” have been seen using before. The Equinox 800 is a mid range detector, costing around $800-1200 depending on the specs.

Um laboratório de cocaína foi desbaratado por policiais bolivianos na cidade de Villa Tunarí, na província de Chapare.

Um colombiano foi preso no local, além da apreensão de materiais e armas de fogo.

Behind the scenes of a narco tank production line

Shown here is some footage from inside a clandestine vehicle up-armouring facility linked to the New Generation Jalisco Cartel (CJNG).

Slides 1-6 show the inside and outside of an up-armoured monstruo. Notable features include a turret up top, usually fitted with a heavier weapon such as Browning M1919 or M2 machine guns, or a Barrett anti-materiel rifle. There are shooting ports around the vehicle, positioned below the bulletproof glass, which can be opened/closed as necessary. There is also a ladder on one side, for the turret gunner and his weapon.

There is a bench inside the rear compartment, as shown by slide 5. Slide 6 shows the addition of two rear facing seats and a spare tire. Slide 7 shows the vehicle being moved inside the facility. The obnoxious text and emojis refer to the Gente del Jardinero (gardener 💐) and Don Mole in the state of Guerrero.

Slide 8 shows the same vehicle after a paint job, giving it a camo pattern finish.