Investigators from Dipanda, the National Division against the Criminal Development of Gangs, working with the Ministerio Público, arrested Gabriela “N”, 33, known as Gaby, in zone 1 of Santa Cruz Balanyá, Chimaltenango.[1] The PNC said she was linked to the sale and distribution of drugs.[1] La Red 106.1 reported that preliminary inquiries linked her to the Solo Para Locos clique of the Barrio 18 gang, which it said operates in the region.[2] Nuestro Diario, citing PNC spokesman Ángel Mux, described her as a suspected supplier of drugs to that clique.[3] Nuestro Diario published her name as Gabriela Morales.[3]

During the search, officers found 28 small bags of marijuana and another bag with about half a pound of marijuana, about 227 grams, plus 12 wraps of cocaine and nine bags of crack rocks.[1] They also seized a digital scale, a telephone and Q1,658.70 in cash, which the PNC said was the proceeds of drug sales.[1] The PNC’s own account listed the same find in the home: 28 bags of marijuana, a further bag of about half a pound, 12 cocaine wraps, nine bags of crack, a digital scale, a telephone and Q1,658.70 from drug sales.[4]

La Red reported that she was placed before the courts with the seized items so her legal situation could be resolved.[2] Nuestro Diario said the investigation was still seeking to establish her role in the structure and whether the property was used to store and distribute drugs.[3]