Police Arrest 18 Suspected Devil Cartel Members in Yoro

Published on Honduras Daily · Nov 5, 2026 · Originally reported November 4, 2026 by El Heraldo

Authorities arrested 18 people—17 men and one woman—in Sulaco, Yoro, as part of a nationwide operation against the Devil Cartel following a new law that toughens penalties for gang and criminal organization members.

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Also reported by: La Prensa, Once Noticias, Radio América, Infobae – Honduras

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