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Multiple victims of MS-13 gang violence and drug trafficking operations
Cold Case · Open - Fugitive at Large
48 days waiting
YULAN ADONAY ARCHAGA CARIAS
Justice for Multiple victims of MS-13 gang violence and drug trafficking operations — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Why has Archaga Carias evaded capture despite being a top FBI target with a $5 million reward?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific multi-ton cocaine shipments can be traced to his organization and distribution network?
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person
Lead #3Who are the key associates and subordinates in his MS-13 command structure in Honduras?
Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias is a fugitive charged federally with leading MS-13 operations throughout Honduras while trafficking multi-ton cocaine shipments to the United States and supplying firearms to the criminal enterprise. He allegedly ordered and participated in murders of rival gang members and associates, making him one of the most significant targets in the Joint Task Force Vulcan investigation. His capture remains critical to disrupting MS-13's drug trafficking and violence networks across Central America and the United States.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Southern District of New York; Joint Task Force Vulcan
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Lead #4What intelligence exists about his current whereabouts and safe houses in Honduras or neighboring countries?
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contact
Lead #5Are there informants or witnesses willing to provide information about his operations and movements?
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Racketeering Conspiracy (RICO); Cocaine Importation Conspiracy; Possession of Machine Guns; Conspiracy to Possess Machine Guns Caution: Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias is charged federally in the Southern District of New York with racketeering conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and possession and conspiracy to possess machine guns. As the alleged leader of MS-13 for all of Honduras, Archaga Carias allegedly controlled MS-13 criminal activity in Honduras and provided support and resources to the MS-13 enterprise in Central America and the United States with firearms, narcotics, and cash.
Archaga Carias is also allegedly responsible for supporting multi-ton loads of cocaine through Honduras to the United States and for ordering and participating in murders of rival gang members and others associated with MS-13. This case is being investigated as part of Joint Task Force Vulcan.
Remarks: Archaga Carias is believed to only speak Spanish.
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Joint Task Force Vulcan Investigation
Federal investigation into Archaga Carias's leadership of MS-13 and cocaine trafficking operations
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Case Information
Incident:Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
Up to $5,000,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
Up to $5,000,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case