An operation led by federal forces resulted in the capture of the man identified as the main person responsible for ordering the attack on the Bling Bling bar in Cuautitlán Izcalli on November 10. The attack left six dead and five injured.
Police elements carried out surveillance and analysis actions that allowed them to obtain the location where one of the main leaders of the criminal organization was hiding. After obtaining this information, a judge issued a search warrant to intervene in a home in Metlatoyuca, Puebla. At the location, Ismael "El Bucanas" and Yolanda were captured, along with the seizure of firearms, a substance similar to cocaine, and telecommunications equipment.
According to the investigation, Ismael "El Bucanas", 44 years old, is the leader of an independent criminal cell that operates in several municipalities of the State of Mexico, Puebla, and Mexico City. He is accused of coordinating drug sales, extorting public transportation, stealing hydrocarbons, and ordering homicides in disputes for control of criminal activities.
The Ministry of Security reported that Ismael "El Bucanas" allegedly ordered the attack on the bar as a result of a dispute with another organization over the control of drug sales and operating areas. During the operation, links were found between the criminal organization and other crimes in the area, including homicides and firearm injuries.
The detained individuals and the seized items were placed at the disposal of the Public Ministry to determine their legal status. The investigation was carried out by various federal and state authorities, highlighting the collaboration between the Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), National Defense (Defensa), the Navy (Semar), the Attorney General's Office (FGR), the National Guard (GN), and the Attorney General's Office of Justice (FGJ) of the State of Mexico.
