Mexican authorities arrested Audias Flores Silva, known as 'El Jardinero' (The Gardener), a prominent drug lord this week. He was considered a potential successor to 'El Mencho', the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), who was killed in February.

Mexican forces arrested Audias Flores Silva "El Jardinero", causing violence, but it is a key step against drug cartels.

Mexican services, after 19 months of surveillance involving 500 soldiers, arrested Audias Flores Silva, known as 'El Jardinero,' one of the leaders of the powerful CJNG cartel, who attempted to hide in a drainage ditch during the operation.

Mexican special forces arrested cartel leader Audias Flores Silva on Monday, which caused a violent response.

Mexican federal forces have arrested Audias Flores Silva, known as 'El Jardinero' (The Gardener), a suspected commander of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). He was reportedly found hiding in a sewer pipe.

Reforma reported that the two boats belonged to Roberto Castellanos Meza, alias “Beto Bonques,” and Audias Flores Silva, “El Jardinero,” both known members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).