Sinaloa Cartel pilots flew over several cities, dropping leaflets accusing Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and other officials of working to help the Chapitos faction. The action comes amid a fierce months-long turf war that killed or led to the forced abduction of thousands.
Reports of the flights surfaced earlier this week when social media users began posting videos of small Cessna-type airplanes flying over Sinaloa cities, including Culiacan, Mazatlan, Los Mochis, and others dropping leaflets.
Previously dropped leaflets list the leaders of the Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, their alleged allies, and moneymen. They also include a photograph and the name of Rocha Moya, who they identify as “Godfather,” along with other state and federal politicians. Chapitos refers to the Sinaloa Cartel faction led by the sons of jailed kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.