The appearance of the DNIC Cobras in the business where Freddy was, stunned attendees who were there along with Marmol Vallejo to celebrate a child’s birthday. There were several children and mothers among the guests, along with a police officer identified by the agents, but whose name was not released.

About twenty soldiers covered with ski masks, helmets and bulletproof vests acted quickly, but with great caution when executing the arrest of Vallego and his four bodyguards. Police seized four 9 mm pistols, each with special clips holding up to twenty shots. Among the weapons was a gold plated Beretta. Also seized were two way radios carried by his security personnel. The accused did not resist, as the business was surrounded by Cobra Investigative Agents.

According to information provided by police, Marmol Vallejo handles a lot of money and is among the major leaders of the “Cartel del Norte”. The case against him has been three years in the making.

Vallejo and at least twelve others chatted in the restaurant and were delivered to the authorities without resistance. The prosecutor said that the confiscation of three luxury vehicles will help in investigating evidence of money laundering. In the presence of Marmol’s lawyer, investigators confiscated a Range Rover armored truck, a Mitsubishi Lancer, deluxe version, used by security guards, as well as an Audi luxury SUV.

Marmol remained calm and was put in the backseat of a patrol car of the Preventive Police. He was taken to La Ceiba without handcuffs by special agents

The police asked for the identification of several party guests, mostly family, to investigate if they have any criminal record.