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Alleged MS-13 Member Attempting to Leave El Salvador Arrested in El Amatillo

Authorities captured 25-year-old Santos Humberto Pineda during a check at the El Amatillo border in La Unión Sur, when he was allegedly trying to leave Salvadoran territory. According to the official report, during the inspection, the agents identified tattoos associated with MS-13 and, when they checked the suspect’s cell phone, they found images alluding to that criminal organization. The device was seized as part of the evidence and the detai…
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The National Civil Police (PNC) captured an MS-13 gang member at the El Amatillo border, located in La Unión Norte, when he was trying to leave the country. According to the institution, during the intervention, the officers identified tattoos on the body of the detained person who was related to the criminal structure. Also, when inspecting the cell phone [...] The post Authorities capture a gang member who tried to flee El Salvador appeared fi…

Authorities captured 25-year-old Santos Humberto Pineda during a check at the El Amatillo border in La Unión Sur, when he was allegedly trying to leave Salvadoran territory. According to the official report, during the inspection, the agents identified tattoos associated with MS-13 and, when they checked the suspect’s cell phone, they found images alluding to that criminal organization. The device was seized as part of the evidence and the detai…

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Diario La Página broke the news on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
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