Cartel de la Sierra
Cartel de la Sierra
Group Information
Size: 1+
Leaders:
Prominent Members:
Ethnicity: Hispanic & Caucasian
Affiliation:
- None
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Successor:
- None
Predecessor:
Business
Business:
- Drug Trafficking
Crimes:
- Homicide
- Murder
- Organized Crime
- Drug Trafficking
Location: Colombia
Cartel de la Sierra is a Colombian drug cartel led by Jose Gacha. It was formed after Jose Gacha left the Medellin Cartel.
History
The Cartel de la Sierra was formed after Jose Gacha grew a disliking for Pablo Escobar, the leader of the Medellin Cartel. Jose Gacha was a multi-millionaire and therefore could fund a revolution alongside numerous other individuals against Escobar. Jose Gacha had numerous emerald mines that further funded his revolt. Gacha alongside others formed the new cartel, however, Gacha was the main founder of the new cartel.