Major Operation to Arrest the Guyanese 'El Capo' with Cocaine in Argy
A significant operation in Mauritius has led to the arrest of Brandon Rodrigues Sena, known as 'El Capo', who is suspected of involvement in kidnapping and violence, as well as a potential link to an international cocaine trafficking network dismantled in 2022. He is set to face justice this Thursday.
Brandon Rodrigues Sena, alias 'El Capo', was apprehended on Wednesday in Mauritius. This Guyanese national, arrested for his role in a cocaine trafficking network dismantled in 2022, is now under investigation for threats, violence, and attempted kidnapping in Mauritius. He became notorious on social media for videos showing him armed and masked. He was intercepted in the streets of Argy, Flacq, by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), under the supervision of Superintendent Babajee and Inspector Seebnauth. He reportedly arrived in Mauritius on May 30 from Réunion via a flight from Pierrefonds.
At the time of his arrest, El Capo was driving a Mercedes with two accomplices from Grand-Gaube, known as Esso and Fabrice, both masked. The trio allegedly resisted arrest. During interrogation, the Guyanese admitted to planning to kidnap an individual named Darren. A search of the vehicle uncovered 9 grams of cocaine, valued at Rs 135,000, a fake firearm, a knife, and several masks. The three men were placed under arrest and are set to appear in Flacq court on Thursday. El Capo is represented by lawyer Irfaan Jadhakhan.
The investigation intensified following a complaint filed at the Piton police station. A certain Benito, a resident of Baie-du-Tombeau, claims to have been kidnapped on October 25. He recounts being lured by a friend, Didier, and then taken by a woman to a house where six masked men were present.
Benito states he recognized El Capo when he removed his mask and that he was bound and forcibly taken: "They covered my face with a mask, placed me in a car trunk, and brought me to a place where I had to beg for mercy." He noted that his friend Didier was also bound in the bathroom. Benito was released around 4 a.m. and subsequently filed a complaint for kidnapping.
On social media, El Capo appears in several videos directly threatening Benito: "Gather all the drugs you have, all the money you have, and when it's ready, let me know, I'll come pick it up there." These elements confirm the planning and violent actions attributed to El Capo and his accomplices in Mauritius.
The Central Barracks continue their investigations, including assistance from Interpol, to determine if El Capo's presence in Mauritius is related to drug trafficking. In January 2022, he was involved in an investigation in Guyana concerning the seizure of 11 kilograms of cocaine and 11,000 euros. He was suspected of leading a group responsible for transporting drugs from Suriname to mainland France via Cayenne.
