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Federal Forces Arrest Alleged CJNG Plaza Boss ‘El Rayo’ in Colima

Authorities say the case now moves to the federal prosecutor’s Colima office after searches yielded vehicles, a handgun, drug doses.

Overview

  • Rayberth “N,” known as “El Rayo,” was detained in Villa de Álvarez during a joint operation on September 30.
  • The Army, National Guard and the Criminal Investigation Agency carried out coordinated raids in the Colima metropolitan area.
  • Officials identify him as a presumed CJNG plaza chief linked to extortion, kidnappings and drug distribution in the region.
  • Two residences were searched, with three vehicles, a short firearm, a magazine with 18 rounds and several drug packets seized.
  • Video documented his transfer to the Colima delegation of the federal prosecutor’s office, with authorities calling the capture a blow to CJNG’s local structure.