Fuerza Armada capturó a dos “homeboys” de la MS-13 que borraron sus tatuajes para evitar controles en El Salvador

The Armed Forces of El Salvador and the National Civil Police (PNC) recently conducted a joint operation in a local hamlet resulting in the arrest of two individuals identified as members of the MS-13 criminal structure. The detainees were apprehended after attempting to conceal their gang affiliation by removing their identifying tattoos to evade security checkpoints.

This incident highlights ongoing efforts by Salvadoran authorities to identify and capture gang members who are actively modifying their physical appearance to bypass government security measures. The operation reflects the current state of security enforcement in the region as officials continue to target remnants of criminal organizations.