Estado de México security operation 32 arrests, Digi Mart USA News (Estado de México, Mexico): A simultaneous security operation in Estado de México, stemming from three distinct lines of investigation, resulted in the execution of 38 search warrants and the arrest of 32 alleged members of criminal cells dedicated to homicide, extortion, small-scale drug dealing and fuel theft. According to the publisher, tactical actions carried out by security authorities dismantled criminal networks operating in strategic municipalities of the state.
In the municipality of Ecatepec, security forces carried out arrest warrants that led to the capture of four people. Among those detained is Miguel N, alias “Mickey Juárez,” identified by authorities as the leader of a criminal group focused on extortion and drug-related offenses.
The organization reportedly operated under the guise of a “shock group” or union to intimidate residents and local merchants, consolidating a scheme of territorial control in the area.
In the eastern part of the state, 21 search warrants were carried out against the criminal organization Empresa Los Gigan, which is reportedly linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The group was led by Luis Humberto N, alias “El Gigan,” and was described as engaging in extortion, small-scale drug dealing, arms trafficking, property seizure and homicide.
As a result, 16 people were detained, including two active members of the municipal police of Nezahualcóyotl.
In parallel, a deployment of 15 search warrants targeting properties linked to Luis N, alias “El Pollo,” led to the dismantling of a network dedicated to the illegal extraction, transfer, storage and sale of LP gas. Twelve people were detained and various liters of stolen hydrocarbons were seized.
Overall, the operation resulted in the seizure of 178,780 liters of hydrocarbons, 52 vehicles, 22 tanker trucks, 111 cell phones, 20 firearms, ammunition and various quantities of narcotics. The materials were placed at the disposal of the state prosecutor’s office to build the corresponding investigation files.
