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Los 300 Leader Apprehended in Mexico City Operation

He was moved to Santiaguito prison under heavy security as authorities pursue recovery of hundreds of dispossessed properties.

Overview

  • FGJEM and Mexico City prosecutors located and detained Luis Alberto “N” in Venustiano Carranza on July 30 as part of Operation Restitución.
  • He remains held at the Santiaguito facility in Almoloya de Juárez pending a control hearing on extortion and land seizure charges.
  • Since April, authorities have recovered 580 properties seized by Los 300 and returned 210 to their rightful owners.
  • Investigators allege he orchestrated invasions in Tecámac and Ecatepec that compelled homeowners to pay 3,000 pesos monthly under threat of violence.
  • Prosecutors continue to probe Los 300’s hierarchy and alleged municipal protection as property dispossession cases in the State of Mexico have risen 168% over nine years.