Man Accused of Pandilla 18 Membership Arrested in Comayagüela, Honduras

Pandilla 18 suspect arrested in Comayagüela, Honduras: Authorities detained Armando Josué Aguilar Cano, 27, known as "El Pelón," accused of being a soldier in the gang. Police say he has the number 18 tattooed on his right arm. His acquaintances say he is now a Christian who preaches, though the claim is not independently verified.

Pandilla 18 suspect arrested in Comayagüela, Honduras, Digi Mart USA News (Comayagüela, Honduras): The arrest of a young man accused of being a member of Pandilla 18 has generated reactions on social media after acquaintances of the detained man said he is currently a Christian who preaches the word of God.

The suspect is identified as Armando Josué Aguilar Cano, 27, known by the alias “El Pelón.” He was detained by agents of the Anti-Extortion and Terrorist Associations Division (Daet), in coordination with the Metropolitan Prevention Unit (Umep 03), during a police saturation operation in the 14 de Marzo neighborhood of Comayagüela.

According to the police report, Aguilar Cano is alleged to be a member of Pandilla 18 and reportedly holds the rank of soldier within the criminal structure. Authorities said he has the number 18 tattooed on his right arm, which they identified as a symbol linked to the gang.

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