Mexican Authorities Apprehend Alleged Cartel Leader with DEA Assistance

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Published: 2026-11-09T09:34:12Z
Category: crime-public-safety
Source: Reuters
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Mexican authorities, supported by U.S. DEA intelligence, have arrested Rafael "N," known as "R2," an alleged high-ranking figure of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel's "Los Rs" faction. He faces accusations of homicides, drug trafficking, and extortion, including a former mayor's murder. This significant operation in Zapopan, Jalisco, also led to the detention of 19 other individuals, impacting a major criminal organization.

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