Daniel De Jesús Díaz, known as “Paleta,” was arrested by police in San Juan alongside his wife during an early morning operation at the Brisas de Cupey residential complex, according to local authorities. The 38-year-old suspect was apprehended in an apartment located between buildings 5 and 6, where law enforcement officers discovered a large quantity of marijuana, ammunition magazines, and live rounds.
Apartment Raid and Seizures in Brisas de Cupey
The apartment where the raid took place is registered under the name of De Jesús Díaz’s wife, whose identity has not been publicly released by authorities. During the operation, police transported the woman to a local hospital because she is in an advanced stage of pregnancy. A minor child, identified as the woman’s daughter, was also inside the residence at the time of the police intervention, according to official reports.
Underworld Dispute Involving “Fifty”
Investigators state that “Paleta” is currently involved in an ongoing turf dispute with another individual known in the criminal underworld as “Fifty.” Law enforcement intelligence indicates that the two rivals have engaged in previous shootouts.
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