José Onairám Medina Marrero (José Onairam Medina Marrero) — a suspect in the Los Baja Deo case in western Puerto Rico who is wanted by the FBI. A federal arrest warrant was issued on 19 August 2026 on drug and firearms charges. [1][2]
Brief profile
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name as given in sources | José Onairam Medina Marrero |
| Date of birth | 18 April 1997 — according to the FBI file |
| Jurisdiction and international links | USA; Puerto Rico; suppliers in Mexico |
| Legal status | Listed on the FBI’s wanted list; facing criminal charges in the US |
| Other names and aliases | “La O”; “Omayra”; “Onairam” |
Drug and firearms charges
The warrant lists conspiracy and distribution of controlled substances, including heroin, cocaine, cocaine base, cannabis and fentanyl. A separate charge relates to the possession of firearms to facilitate drug trafficking. The case falls within the jurisdiction of the Federal District of Puerto Rico. [1][2]
According to the FBI, Los Baja Deo operated in seven social housing estates and five neighbouring communities, and also shipped drugs to the continental United States via the postal service. Mexican suppliers are cited as part of the overall supply network. [1][2]
The overall scale of the case does not equate to individual culpability
The FBI links the organisation to around twenty murders and numerous shoot-outs. This is characteristic of the alleged activities of the entire network: Medina Marrero’s individual profile does not allow each murder to be attributed to him personally. His photograph, date of birth and the aliases ‘La O’, ‘Omayra’ and ‘Onairam’ have been published as part of the manhunt. [1][2]
Timeline of the case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 19.08.2026 | Issue of a federal arrest warrant. |
| 27.08.2026 | The DEA has announced charges against 81 alleged members of the network. |
Verified on 4 November 2026. The status of the case is based on the sources cited; charges and allegations do not constitute a conviction.
