Overview
- Federal units acting on CNI intelligence arrested Arturo Enrique “N” in Zapopan this week in a coordinated operation by SEMAR, SEDENA, the Guardia Nacional, SSPC and the FGR.
- Authorities say he faces orders and investigations for homicidio calificado, asociación delictuosa and attacks on police and that prosecutors are also probing possible human‑trafficking links.
- Officers seized two long guns, multiple magazines and cartridges, and three vehicles that were turned over to the Ministerio Público with the detainee.
- Officials link the suspect to violent incidents in Tijuana from May 2023, including an attack on an escort of former mayor Montserrat Caballero and the killing of ex‑mayor Librado Vizcaíno Álvarez.
- Legal processing and follow‑up investigations are ongoing and some media reports about cartel leadership changes and narcomantas remain unconfirmed pending judicial evidence.