Shown here is a member of the CJNG likely in the state of Michoacán.

Of note are the pair of night vision binoculars mounted on his helmet, something that is not often seen with cartels but is becoming more frequent.

These appear to be a pair of Halo 13X Night Vision Binoculars from supplier Levenhuk. They boast a magnification of up to 8x and will set you back around $300. Alternatively, there are Chinese knockoffs available for around half the price.

CJNG in particular have been seen using NVGs, including older systems such as PVS-7s. Slides 4 and 5 show the same sicario with what appears to be a pair of AN/PVS-7 NVGs.

The authenticity of most examples cannot be verified due to the lack of high quality footage, many are likely cheap alternatives, such as the pair from slides 1 and 2.

NVGs have been seen in several CJNG propaganda videos, where there is an incentive to appear as well equipped as possible. Slide 6 shows a pair of quad tube NVGs, likely knockoffs, during one such video.

Michoacán. 🇲🇽

Expl0sivista Minero del Grupo Delta (CJNG). Equipado con un dispositivo óptico de visión nocturna modelo PVS-7.

The “Special Forces Union” between CJNG and the Sinaloa cartel

In late 2024, rumours of an alliance between the Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa cartel and the CJNG circulated. Many initially denied the claims, but as more pictures and footage emerged, the allegations were confirmed.

The alliance was named the Fuerzas Especiales Union (FEU), joining forces against the Mayiza branch of the Sinaloa cartel. At some point, an AI generated logo surfaced (slide 4), which has since been adapted, used in narco mantas and hats.

FEU primarily operates in the state of Sinaloa. The two sicarios in slide 1 belong to the Chapitos faction, also known as La Chapiza, as shown by the 🍕 emoji. The text refers to brothers El 80 and El 81, also known as El Gabito and El Casco (helmet, as shown by the 🪖 emoji) respectively.

Slide 3 shows Chapitos sicarios who are part of the FEU somewhere in Sinaloa. They can be seen dressed in full tactical gear as seen by a drone operated by the passenger side sicario.

Michoacán.
Miembro del CJNG-Dos Aguas armado con un fusil FN SCAR-H. También se le puede ver con un detector de metales
Minelab Equinox 800.

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