They dismantle laboratory linked to Emma Coronel's family in Guerrero

Mexican authorities carried out an operation resulting in the destruction of an illegal facility dedicated to synthetic drug manufacturing in the state of Guerrero. The seizure includes deposits with 25,000 liters and 12 tons of precursor chemicals used in narcotics production. The significance of the case lies in the fact that the operation targeting these illegal facilities points toward individuals related to Emma Coronel Aispuro, wife of the notorious cartel boss Joaquín Guzmán Loera, known as El Chapo.

Emma Coronel’s Family Network within the Sinaloa Cartel

Federal investigations identified that the seized drug laboratory is connected to Inés Omar Coronel Aispuro, Emma Coronel’s brother-in-law and member of the criminal group known as Los Chapitos, an operational branch of the Sinaloa Cartel. Omar Coronel Aispuro, who goes by the alias “Coronel,” has a criminal record dating back to 2013, 2014, and 2015, when he was prosecuted for crimes related to the production, storage, and distribution of marijuana, as well as carrying prohibited weapons. His involvement in more sophisticated criminal activities demonstrates the evolution of his role within the family’s criminal structure.

Operation Against Tusi and Opioid Production

What makes this drug laboratory distinctive is its ability to produce multiple types of illegal substances simultaneously. Unlike other clandestine centers that specialize in a single product, this complex handled the manufacturing of methamphetamines, Tusi (a designer drug increasingly popular in urban markets), and synthetic opioids. This operational versatility positions the laboratory as a highly relevant logistical facility within the criminal distribution network.

Impact on the Operational Capabilities of Organized Crime

The Mexican Navy-Secretariat of the Navy, in coordination with the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), proceeded to completely disable the facilities to prevent their reuse for illicit purposes. Omar García Harfuch, head of the SSPC, highlighted that this action directly weakens the financial and operational capacities of criminal groups, preventing millions of doses from reaching the streets. The seizure of chemicals and equipment represents a significant blow to the production infrastructure of the organization linked to Emma Coronel’s family, demonstrating that institutional efforts continue to focus on reducing the operational capacity of organized crime in the country.