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A Mexican Army operation in Jalisco killed the leader of the Pacific Cartel, Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel Villarreal and captured his lieutenant,, Francisco Quiñones Gatelum near a farm near Zapopan, Jalisco, say Mexican press reports.
About 150 effectives supported by two helicopters conducted searches in the Colinas de San Javier district west of Zapopan.
In a press conference in Mexico city, SecretarÃÂa de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA) spokesman Brigadier General Edgar Ruiz Villegas said that it was a precision intelligence operation that aided the search and encounter with Villareal and his security detail.
Early reports say one Mexican soldier was killed and one was wounded in the firefight. SEDENA officials say Villareal fought attempts to capture him.
Reports say that elements of the Mexican Army has cordoned off five streets in the area prior to deployment. Residents reported gunfire and explosions, probably hand grenades during the combat phase of the operation.
Villareal was a major criminal in the crystal meth trade in the US. He was dubbed the "King of Crystal" by the FBI. The Mexican government had a reward of $1.2 million pesos ( $181,230.80 USD ) for his capture. The Federal Bureau of Investigation had a $5 million rewards for information leading to his arrest.