By “El Huaso” for Borderland Beat
A CJNG gunman was arrested by the military after they responded to reports of shots being fired at the Refinería Olmeca in Paraíso, Tabasco. Authorities found several firearms and two recruitment posters.
Local police responded in force to reports of a shootout at the Refinería Olmeca early on Friday morning. Videos show at least 12 police vehicles speeding in a convoy towards the Pemex site.
Upon arrival, they arrested a lone gunman wearing tactical gear and a ‘CJNG’ on his vest. Police found seven AK-47 style rifles, one AR-15, an AR-180, and two printed recruitment posters, which appear to be printed screenshots of a local news Facebook page.
Starting pay of $4,000 pesos a week
With opportunity to grow and earn more, depending on your aptitude and attitude.
Criminal organizations like the CJNG frequently use deceptive job advertisements to lure new recruits. Postings for positions such as farm workers or security guards are especially common, targeting vulnerable young people from rural and impoverished areas. These individuals are often tricked into joining, then forced to take up arms and become full members of the cartel.
This particular recruitment poster advertises a job with pay more than double the typical weekly earnings in Tabasco state. The suspiciously high salary and vague job details would immediately signal to a reader that the offer comes from an organized crime group rather than a legitimate employer.
Sources: Azucena Uresti Twitter, Eje Central, @EJTO_FAM_GN Twitter, Economia MX
