Overview
- Armando “N,” known as “El Charro,” was detained on Oct. 31 in a coordinated operation, with two alleged collaborators identified as José Manuel “N” and José “N” also arrested.
- Authorities executed warrants at two identified properties in the Jesús María/Mezquitera area after an intelligence-led probe, and the arrests occurred without gunfire.
- Security forces report seizing weapons, ammunition, roughly 720,000 pesos in cash, suspected drugs including crystal meth, tactical gear bearing CJNG insignia, vehicles, and luxury items.
- The detainees were informed of their legal rights and transferred to the federal prosecutor’s office, and forces activated anti-blockade measures to deter immediate reprisals.
- Officials describe El Charro as a principal driver of violence linked to drug distribution, extortion, kidnappings, and homicides in the region, with investigations continuing into his network.