Authorities will continue with the investigations to determine their level of participation within the criminal organization and possible links to other criminal activities. Meanwhile, the case adds to the efforts of the Mexican government to weaken the structures of organized crime, especially in regions where its expansion has been detected. Just days before, authorities arrested two other individuals identified as generators of violence in municipalities such as San Martín Texmelucan. These operations reflect an increase in the presence of security forces in the entity, with the aim of containing the activities of criminal groups operating in the area.
Ongoing investigation After his arrest, the alleged CJNG member was made available to the Public Ministry, where his legal situation will be determined. An alleged member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) was arrested in the city of Puebla during a coordinated operation involving authorities from the three levels of government. The individual, identified as Everto “N”, was found in possession of cartridges exclusive to the Armed Forces, drugs, and cash, which reinforces suspicions about his possible link to criminal activities.
Joint operation achieves the arrest The arrest was carried out through a deployment in which elements of the State Secretariat of Public Security participated, as well as federal forces such as the Secretariat of the Navy, the Secretariat of National Defense, and the National Guard. According to official reports, authorities managed to locate the suspect after surveillance and intelligence work, which allowed for his apprehension without any clashes being reported at the time of the intervention.
Puebla, a focus on recent operations The arrest of Everto “N” adds to a series of recent actions in Puebla against alleged CJNG members.