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Ecatepec Forces Arrest 'El Hacha,' Alleged Enforcer for Los Masse

Officials identify him as a priority target linked to homicides, extortion, cobro de piso.

Overview

  • The arrest occurred during coordinated patrols by Ecatepec's GOES, municipal police and Navy personnel in Colonia La Presa.
  • Officers stopped the suspect on Avenida Ignacio Pichardo Pagaza after spotting what appeared to be a firearm.
  • A Ruger .380 pistol with five rounds, 19 capsule doses of rock cocaine, and two bags of suspected crystal meth (4.5 g and 3.5 g) were seized.
  • Fernando “N” was detained for illegal weapon possession and drug-related offenses and was presented to the public prosecutor.
  • Authorities say the detention raises to five the number of alleged Los Masse members captured as priority targets in recent operations.