Three Suspected Gang 18 Members Jailed Pending Trial

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 9, 2026 · Originally reported October 8, 2026 by El Heraldo

A judge ordered three suspected members of Pandilla 18 held in pretrial detention at the maximum-security El Pozo prison after police seized an AR-15 rifle, marijuana, and cell phones in a San Pedro Sula raid; they face charges of drug trafficking, illegal weapons possession, and terrorist association.

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Also reported by: Policía Nacional de Honduras

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