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Mexico City, October 15 – Mexican federal agents arrested an alleged member of a criminal group operating in Mexico City, in the Cuauhtémoc and Venustiano Carranza boroughs, dedicated to crimes such as extortion and drug dealing.
Joint Operation Leads to Arrest and Seizure
In a joint statement, it was reported that agents from various security agencies executed a search warrant at a property located in the Iztapalapa borough, where the suspect was apprehended and doses of drugs were seized.
Local media and security sources identified the arrested individual as Jorge Guillermo Hernández Martínez, also known as ‘El Karnal,’ 42 years old, and allegedly a member of the criminal group La Unión Tepito.
Investigation and Seizure Details
The report indicated that, following an investigation, a property was located in the San Antonio neighborhood of the Iztapalapa borough, where narcotics were stored. The search led to the seizure of 46 bags of marijuana and five packages of cocaine.
Authorities also detained the 42-year-old man, who, along with the seized items, was presented before the Public Prosecutor, who will determine his legal status.
Suspect Linked to Extortion and Drug Distribution
The report stated that cross-referencing information confirmed that the arrested individual was part of a criminal cell dedicated to extortion and the purchase, sale, and distribution of drugs, operating primarily in the Cuauhtémoc and Venustiano Carranza boroughs of the capital.
Agencies Involved in the Operation
The operation involved agents from the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar) and the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), along with personnel from the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) and the Attorney General’s Office (Fiscalía CDMX), both from the capital.
Source: https://es-us.noticias.yahoo.com/agentes-arrestan-presunto-miembro-grupo-035808196.html
