Overview

• Mexican federal and state forces detained Mikael Michalis “N,” known as “El Griego,” in Quintana Roo following an intelligence-led search.
• Authorities identify him as an alleged leader of the “Dalen” group wanted by Europol, with a Swedish arrest warrant and an Interpol red notice for arms and drug trafficking and money laundering.
• The operation involved SSPC, SEDENA, SEMAR, FGR and the National Guard, with coordination from INM, Quintana Roo authorities, Interpol and Swedish police.
• Investigators tracked movements across Yucatán and Quintana Roo, confirmed his presence in Cancún and stopped a vehicle on the Cancún–Mérida highway, where doses of drugs were seized.
• He was placed in a migration facility for transfer to European custody, while associate Tomás Alejandro “N” was detained and referred to Mexican prosecutors over suspected illicit-proceeds activity.