February 16th 2025.
The news of Marco Ebben's death shocked many, as he was found with multiple bullet wounds near Mexico City. Ebben, a 32-year-old from the Netherlands, was known as one of Europe's "most wanted" men for his involvement in drug smuggling from Brazil to the Netherlands. However, it seemed that he had met his downfall when he reportedly took his own life in October.
Authorities believed that Ebben had faked his death to escape arrest, and it wasn't until Thursday that his body was discovered in Atizapan de Zaragoza, a municipality just 15 miles from Mexico City. It was a brutal scene, as his body was found riddled with at least 15 bullets and left between two cars in a parking lot. It was a clear sign that Ebben's death was no accident.
The investigation revealed that Ebben had been attacked by two hitmen while he was heading to his armored truck in Plaza Antigua. It was believed that a rival gang was behind the assassination, as several fake IDs were found among Ebben's belongings at the scene. Authorities confirmed his identity, but asked to remain anonymous as they were not authorized to discuss the case.
Ebben had been on the run for years, living in different countries to avoid capture. He was even listed as one of Europe's "most wanted fugitives" by Europol, a European law enforcement agency. According to their website, Ebben had been sentenced to over seven years in prison in October 2020. He and his accomplices were accused of smuggling 400 kilos of cocaine in containers disguised as pineapples between 2014 and 2015. In the same trial, his father, a well-known criminal from Schiedam, was also sentenced to 11 years for bribing a customs official.
Reports revealed that Ebben had joined the Mexican drug gang Los Mayos after fleeing to different countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Italy, and Turkey. This gang was part of the notorious Cártel de Sinaloa, and it seemed that Ebben had found a new home among them. However, it was clear that even with his connections, he couldn't escape his fate.
It was reported that both Ebben and his father had disappeared from the police radar before joining Los Mayos. The news of Ebben's death was a confirmation of his involvement with the gang, as it was believed that he was targeted by a rival gang. However, authorities have yet to confirm the attack and his death officially, leaving many questions unanswered.
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