Mexican authorities arrest alleged leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel with DEA support
“Mexico captures alleged cartel cell leader in operation aided by DEA intelligence”
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Mexican security forces arrested an alleged criminal leader linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Zapopan, Jalisco. The operation was carried out in coordination with the Secretariat of the Navy and involved intelligence work by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
The detainee, identified by authorities as Rafael 'N' alias 'R2', is accused of being connected to various crimes, including homicide, extortion of businessmen and avocado producers, and drug trafficking. During the intervention in the state of Jalisco, naval personnel repelled an armed attack, resulting in injuries to both the suspect and a Navy officer.
Along with the alleged leader of the cell known as 'Los Rs', authorities arrested 19 other people. Mexico's security minister, Omar García Harfuch, pointed out that the suspect has an active arrest warrant for aggravated homicide in Mexican territory and an extradition request to the United States.
Meanwhile, the DEA confirmed through official channels that the individual was wanted in U.S. courts on federal charges related to drug trafficking and firearms possession. Investigations and medical care for the injured continue under strict supervision of security institutions.
- Rafael 'N', alias 'R2', identified as the leader of the CJNG faction 'Los Rs', was arrested.
- The operation was executed by the Secretariat of the Navy in Zapopan, Jalisco.
- Intelligence information provided by the US DEA was utilized.
- The suspect is linked to the homicide of the former mayor of Uruapan, Carlos Manzo.
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