Sicario de la pandilla 18R es capturado tras control vehicular en el occidente de El Salvador

A suspected hitman linked to the 18R gang was arrested by the National Civil Police (PNC) during a routine vehicular checkpoint in western El Salvador.

The authorities intercepted the suspect on the highway connecting the cities of Santa Ana and Ahuachapán. Officials announced the capture via social media, highlighting ongoing security operations in the region.