Mexico State 36 property raids and 32 arrests in anti-extortion operation, Digi Mart USA News (Mexico State, Mexico): Omar García Harfuch, head of Mexico’s Secretariat of Public Security, said federal, state and municipal forces carried out 34 raids in Mexico State and two in Mexico City under the National Anti-Extortion Strategy. The operation resulted in 32 people detained, among them three leaders of criminal cells.
The operation was coordinated with the Defense Ministry, the Attorney General’s Office (FGR), the Navy, the National Guard and the National Intelligence Center, together with the state police and prosecutors, Petróleos Mexicanos and municipal authorities in Ecatepec and Nezahualcóyotl. Harfuch said on social media that the goal is safer streets and calmer residents.
According to state and federal authorities, the first action, carried out with a judge’s authorization, took place in Ecatepec. Two raids there led to the arrest of Miguel “N” “N,” identified as the leader of a cell dedicated to extortion and drug-related crimes.
Authorities seized five firearms, cartridges, magazines, phones and doses of drugs.
The second action involved 21 properties following months of investigation. Of these raids, 19 were in Mexico State and two in Mexico City, targeting a cell led by Luis Humberto “N” “N” operating in the eastern zone of both entities.
The group was allegedly involved in extortion, small-scale drug dealing, arms trafficking, property seizure and homicide. Sixteen people were detained in this operation, including Luis Humberto “N” and two members of a municipal security corporation in Nezahualcóyotl.
Weapons, drugs, cash, vehicles and properties were also seized.
The third action, consisting of 15 raids, dismantled a cell led by Luis Gabriel “N” “N,” identified by authorities as responsible for organizing the extraction, transfer, storage and illegal sale of liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas). Luis Gabriel “N” “N” and 11 others were detained.
Authorities seized 178,000 liters of LP gas, 24 tanker trucks, cylinders, storage tanks, 10 firearms, drugs, 58 vehicles, three of them high-end, and telephone and computer equipment.
Detainees, seized items, vehicles, drugs, cell phones and cash were placed at the disposal of the Public Ministry.
