Overview
- Security chief Omar García Harfuch announced the arrests of Samuel “N,” former director of public relations in Uruapan, and taxi driver Josué Elogio “N” (“El Viejito”) on warrants for aggravated homicide and injuries.
- Investigators report Samuel “N” knew of the plot roughly 15 days in advance and provided itinerary details and a confirming photograph of Manzo at the festival where he was killed.
- Testimony referenced in court alleges Samuel “N” exchanged the information for small quantities of cocaine supplied through contacts tied to a criminal cell.
- Following Josué Elogio “N”’s detention, three searches in Uruapan yielded drugs and eight communication devices that officials say will generate further leads.
- Authorities count eight detainees to date, including alleged mastermind Jorge Armando “N” (“El Licenciado”), recruiter Jaciel “N” (“El Pelón”) linked to CJNG, collaborators Gerardo “N” and Flor “N,” transporter Ricardo “N,” and cell leader Alejandro Baruc “N” (“El Kaoz”), as they describe the killing as a highly planned operation logged in a digital chat.