The article outlines the investigation into the 'Million Gang', revealing the internal communication and logistics behind their break-ins and thefts in San Isidro, Argentina.
On February 18, an investigation began into the mobile phone of Lucas Ezequiel Flores Mereles, a key figure in the 'Million Gang' currently incarcerated at the Melchor Romero Penitentiary. The intervention of his phone unveiled a wealth of information related to the gang's criminal activities including messages, audio files, photographs, and videos that outlined the planning and execution of various thefts across multiple residences in San Isidro, Buenos Aires Province.
The contents of the phone indicated a sophisticated level of organization within the gang, with Flores Mereles holding a prominent leadership role. The investigation highlighted private communications, particularly noteworthy was a chat he maintained with an associate named Valentino Thiago San Isidro, which provided insight into the operational hierarchy and strategies employed by the gang.
This case sheds light on the extent of organized crime in the area, particularly in the north of the Greater Buenos Aires conurbation, where such thefts have been prevalent. The findings not only contribute to ongoing law enforcement efforts against the 'Million Gang' but also raise significant concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of measures in place to combat organized crime in Argentina.
