Mexico security raids Estado de Mexico and Mexico City arrest 32 suspects, Digi Mart USA News (Estado de Mexico and Mexico City): Mexico’s Security Cabinet announced Thursday the arrest of 32 people, including leaders of criminal cells, after carrying out 38 raids in the State of Mexico and Mexico City. According to LatinUS, the operations targeted groups involved in extortion, drug crimes and fuel theft.
Among those detained was Miguel “N”, alias “Micky Juárez”, identified as the leader of a group dedicated to extortion and drug-related offenses. He was reportedly located in Ecatepec, State of Mexico, with firearms, cartridges, magazines, cell phones and drug doses.
The report says he allegedly operated under the cover of a shock group or union.
In a separate action, authorities arrested Luis Humberto “N”, alias “El Gigan”, leader of the criminal organization “Empresa Los Gigan,” which the source links to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The group is described as involved in extortion, retail drug sales, arms trafficking, land seizures and homicides.
Sixteen other individuals and two municipal police officers from Nezahualcóyotl were also arrested with him.
In a third operation in the State of Mexico, 15 raids were carried out on properties linked to a cell led by Luis Gabriel “N”, alias “El Pollo,” which was involved in the illegal trade of liquefied petroleum gas, known locally as “huachicol.” Twelve people were detained, including the cell leader. Authorities seized 178,000 liters of LP gas, 24 tanker trucks, gas cylinders, hydrocarbon storage tanks, long and short firearms, magazines, cartridges, drug doses and 58 vehicles.
Three members of the criminal group “Los Manzanos” were also detained: Hugo “N”, alias “El Rábano”; Irving Eduardo, alias “Scarface”; and José Alejandro “N”. The raided properties were secured, sealed and are now under the custody of authorities.
