Dutch drug trafficker murdered: he had ties with the Sinaloa Cartel

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.

Elements of the State of Mexico Attorney General's Office and the National Guard arrived at the scene. Although there are no arrests so far, the main line of investigation points to revenge among criminal groups.

Ebben's role in drug trafficking to Europe

Ebben was key in trafficking methamphetamines, heroin, and cocaine to Europe. His main destinations were the ports of Rotterdam and Hamburg.

He was responsible for negotiating prices and ensuring the safe delivery of shipments. In recent years, European authorities have detected an increase in drug shipments from Mexico, with a strong presence of the Sinaloa Cartel in the synthetic drug market.

Hypotheses about his murder: who ordered his death?

There are several theories about Ebben's murder. One is that the Sinaloa Cartel decided to eliminate him due to mismanagement of operations or disloyalty. Another possibility is that rival European groups ordered his execution.

The lack of an arrest by Mexican authorities before his death raises questions about his level of protection and the possible agreements he had with local criminals.

In the coming days, authorities are expected to provide more details about the ongoing investigation.