COLOMBIA.- The Mexican Tania Jazmín Ojeda was detained by Colombian authorities in El Dorado International Airport, Bogotáfor supposedly being part of a gang of thieves of jewelry stores in Canada, the United States, France, Costa Rica and Uruguay, the Colombian Police reported this Saturday.
The 27-year-old woman had a Interpol red noticeauthorities from 196 countries were looking for her; the arrested when trying to enter Colombiaafter arriving from Mexico on a commercial flight.
Tania Jazmín, born in Culiacán, is extradition request by the authorities of Costa Rica. There the Criminal Court of the Third Judicial Circuit of Pavas requires her for the crimes of aggravated robbery and illicit association.
The director of the Criminal Investigation Directorate (DIJIN, of the Police), Colonel Edwin Urrego, said in a statement that the woman is accused of join the Mexican criminal gang known as ‘The decks‘, dedicated to the theft of high-value jewelry in different countries in America and Europe.
Modus Operandi of a Mexican gang that steals jewelry
Information from the Costa Rican authorities indicates that the gang selected the country where they would commit the jewelry theft and then sent several of its members to collect more precise information from the commercial establishments.
With that modality They performed in Costa Rica in October 2017 where in less than 10 minutes two groups of criminals robbed two jewelry stores located in the district of Escazú.
According to the investigation, the Mexican allegedly participated directly in one of the assaults. Their function was to wait in a vehicle for those carrying out the robbery, and then help them escape with the loot.
Furthermore, it was in charge of transporting and guarding the stolen jewelryuntil another member of the band took them out of Costa Rica.
After committing the robbery in Costa Rica, they split up and traveled to different countries to go unnoticed, and then reunite in Mexico.
However, the San José authorities carried out a thorough investigation that allowed them to capture four members of the criminal organization who betrayed other members of the network, including the Mexican.
Tania Jazmín tried to enter Colombia several times but they did not admit her and They sent her back to Mexico. So she changed her passport and decided to enter Colombia once again, in order to settle in the department of Valle del Cauca with her family, however, she was detained.
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**Interview with Colonel Edwin Urrego from Colombia’s Criminal Investigation Directorate (DIJIN)**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Colonel Urrego. Can you provide us with an overview of the recent arrest of Tania Jazmín Ojeda at El Dorado International Airport?
**Colonel Urrego:** Absolutely. Tania Jazmín Ojeda, a 27-year-old woman from Culiacán, Mexico, was detained by our authorities upon her arrival from Mexico. She was apprehended due to an Interpol red notice issued against her for her involvement with a criminal gang known as “The Decks.” This gang is notorious for conducting high-value jewelry thefts across various countries, including Canada, the United States, France, Costa Rica, and Uruguay.
**Interviewer:** Can you elaborate on the nature of the crimes she is accused of and the modus operandi of the gang?
**Colonel Urrego:** Certainly. Tania is facing serious charges, including aggravated robbery and illicit association, as requested by Costa Rican authorities. The gang cleverly selects countries where it believes they can operate with minimal risk, often targeting high-end jewelry stores. They typically employ sophisticated methods to execute their heists, which has made them a significant concern for law enforcement across multiple nations.
**Interviewer:** What can you tell us about the collaboration between international law enforcement agencies in this case?
**Colonel Urrego:** This arrest is a testament to the effectiveness of international cooperation. Our collaboration with Interpol and other law enforcement agencies has been crucial. The red notice served as a significant tool that allowed us to apprehend Tania upon her arrival in Colombia, showcasing the importance of communication and coordination in combatting transnational crime.
**Interviewer:** What are the next steps following her arrest?
**Colonel Urrego:** Following her detention, we are now in the process of liaising with the authorities in Costa Rica to facilitate her extradition. Our focus is to ensure that she is held accountable for her actions and that justice is served in all the jurisdictions affected by her criminal activities.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Colonel Urrego, for sharing this important information with us.
**Colonel Urrego:** Thank you for having me. It’s vital to raise awareness about these crimes and promote the collaboration necessary to combat them effectively.
