Celso Moreira Heredia
Celso Moreira Heredia, alias Patucho Celso, is considered the 'invisible leader' of the criminal organization Los Choneros. He was recently captured by the Armed Forces during a military operation in San Clemente, Manabí, where authorities found him in possession of illegal firearms and engaged in suspicious activities. Known for his lavish lifestyle, he has a history of involvement in drug trafficking and organized crime, previously being arrested in a high-profile narco-party in Guayaquil.
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Celso Moreira Heredia, alias Patucho Celso, was sentenced to 9 years and 4 months in prison for arms trafficking.
Sentencian a 9 años y 4 meses de prisión a alias ‘Patucho Celso’ y alias ‘Fede’ | Comunidad | Guayaquil
Ecuador· 2026-03-05
Celso Moreira Heredia, known as Patucho Celso, was captured in a military operation and labeled as a leader of Los Choneros.
De La Roca a la Cárcel del Encuentro: los reos trasladados y lo que se sabe | Seguridad |Ecuador· 2025-11-11
Celso Moreira Heredia was celebrating his 41st birthday at a narcofiesta when Jortman Robinson Suárez Molina was captured.
Alias ‘El Ecuatoriano’, cabecilla Los Choneros, muere abatido en operativo en finca en Colombia | Seguridad | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-09-30
Celso Moreira Heredia, alias Patucho Celso, was captured in a military operation in San Clemente.
Ministro del Interior dice que no solo se buscará la extradición de cabecillas de organizaciones delictivas, sino también de otros miembros | Seguridad | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-09-15
Celso Moreira Heredia, alias Patucho Celso, is being held in preventive detention for alleged organized crime.
‘Patucho Celso’ se mantendrá en prisión por presunto delito de delincuencia organizada | Seguridad | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-09-10
Celso Moreira Heredia, alias Patucho Celso, is considered the 'invisible leader' of the criminal organization Los Choneros.
Así cayó ‘Patucho Celso’, cabecilla invisible de Los Choneros, en un operativo en Manabí | Seguridad | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-09-08
