Elements of the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) detained Giancarlo Carrillo Contreras, alias "Raptor" or "Lucifer," originally from Colima, in Guadalajara, Jalisco. He is identified as a presumed hitmen boss and head of the High Impact Troops (TAI) group, linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) with a presence in Colima.
He is also identified as a second-level violence generator.
Carrillo Contreras is identified as the presumed mastermind of multiple homicide incidents related to the "El Pichón" bakery in the Placetas neighborhood in Colima on September 2, 2025 and April 14, 2026.
On May 4, 2022, he entered the CERESO prison in Colima for aggravated homicide in the degree of attempt. On May 9 of that year he was linked to prosecution, and on March 27, 2025 he was released under conditional sentence.
In addition, he has an active arrest warrant for aggravated homicide in the degree of attempt, issued on October 10, 2025 by the First Criminal Court of Colima, for the crime of aggravated homicide in the degree of attempt.
Intelligence work and inter-institutional coordination made it possible to gather information for his location, so an operation was deployed and the Tlaquepaque Municipal Police acted professionally by resisting threats and bribery while reinforcement support arrived.
The Security Cabinet reported that the detainee was read his rights and placed at the disposal of…
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Personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) detained Giancarlo Carrillo Contreras, alias "Raptor" or "Lucifer," originally from Colima, in Guadalajara, Jalisco. He is identified as the presumed leader of hitmen and head of the High Impact Troops (TAI) group, linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) with a presence in Colima. He is also identified as a second-level violence generator. Carrillo Contreras is singled out as the presumed mastermind behind multiple homicide incidents related to the "El Pichón" bakery in the Placetas neighborhood of Colima on September 2, 2025, and April 14, 2026. On May 4, 2022, he entered the CERESO prison in Colima for aggravated homicide in the degree of attempt. On May 9 of that year he was bound over for trial, and on March 27, 2025, he was released under conditional sentence. In addition, he has an active arrest warrant for aggravated homicide in the degree of attempt, issued on October 10, 2025, by the First Criminal Court of Colima, for the crime of aggravated homicide in the degree of attempt. Intelligence work and inter-institutional coordination made it possible to gather information for his location, so an operation was deployed and the Tlaquepaque Municipal Police acted professionally by resisting threats and a bribe while reinforcement support arrived. Giancarlo Carrillo Contreras, alias "Raptor" or "Lucifer," detained in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Photo: SemarThe Security Cabinet reported that the detainee was read his rights and placed at the disposal of the competent authorities to continue the investigations and determine his legal situation. Personnel from the Attorney General's Office (FGR), through the Criminal Investigation Agency (AIC), also participated in this operation along with the Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), Colima's SSPC, and the Tlaquepaque Municipal Police. The Security Cabinet highlighted that this action contributes to weakening the command structure of criminal groups and represents progress in bringing to justice those who have allegedly participated in acts of violence against the population. The institutions reaffirmed their commitment to combining intelligence, investigation, and operational capabilities to strengthen security in Colima and Jalisco. You may be interested in: Cartels set up cyber-surveillance on the US border; guide migrants with drones and by phone. Dismantling the CJNG remains a priority, says Ambassador Johnson; celebrates detention of a member of "Los R's." "Anti-Meme Law" takes effect; establishes jail time and fines for anyone who uses official logos to deceive. Join our channel! EL UNIVERSAL is now on WhatsApp! From your mobile device, find out the day's most relevant news, opinion articles, entertainment, trends, and more. em/apr