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Mexican Drug Cartel Leader Arrested
A suspected drug cartel leader was arrested in Mexico, along with seven others, resulting in the seizure of drugs and weapons.
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Cártel De PacíficoMexican ArmyNational GuardFuerza CivilCenfi
José EnriqueEl FantasmaEl Güero Huachicol
- What evidence was seized during the arrest?
- Authorities seized drugs, four firearms, four magazines, 36 cartridges, and two vehicles during the arrest.
- Who was arrested in Monterrey, Nuevo León?
- José Enrique, alias "El Fantasma" or "El güero huachicol", was arrested in Monterrey, Nuevo León, along with seven other individuals.
- What is the alleged role of the arrested individual?
- He is considered the main perpetrator of violence in Santa Catarina and García municipalities and the plaza boss for the Cártel de Pacífico.
- Which agencies participated in the arrest operation?
- The arrest was a joint operation involving the Mexican Army, National Guard, and Fuerza Civil, utilizing intelligence from the CENFI.
- What is the context of this arrest concerning the recent situation in Nuevo León?
- The increase in violence and insecurity in Nuevo León in recent years is linked to organized crime; the detainees and confiscated items were handed over to the state's Attorney General's office.