Atizapán de Zaragoza, February 14. The Dutch drug trafficker Marco Ebben, 33 years old, was shot dead in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico. It is presumed that the crime was a settling of scores linked to organized crime.
Ebben was a significant operator in drug trafficking between Mexico and Europe, with direct ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. His death raises doubts about a possible conflict within the criminal organization or a reprisal from Europe.
Who was Marco Ebben and why was he wanted?
Originally from the Netherlands, Marco Ebben had an international arrest warrant issued by Europol for drug trafficking, money laundering, and arms trafficking offenses.
He was accused of operating in Mexico since 2021, facilitating the transport of methamphetamines and cocaine to Europe. His role within the Sinaloa Cartel was as an intermediary and logistics coordinator.
The execution in Atizapán and the authorities' response
The crime occurred in the early hours of February 14 in a residential area of Atizapán de Zaragoza. Witnesses reported that Ebben was intercepted by armed individuals who shot him repeatedly before fleeing on motorcycles.
Initial investigations suggest it was a premeditated attack. The assailants knew his movements and waited for him at a strategic point.
