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Mexico City Police Detain Three in Alleged Extortion of Merchant in Venustiano Carranza

Authorities say the suspects may belong to La Unión Tepito.

Overview

  • Officers were called to Aluminio and Sorpresa in the Felipe Ángeles neighborhood after a merchant reported being forced to hand over more than 56,000 pesos as a protection payment.
  • Using a virtual perimeter, police arrested three men aged 24, 25, and 28 and seized a red backpack containing 56,910 pesos and three cellphones.
  • The victim identified the detainees, who were informed of their rights and presented to the Public Ministry, which opened an investigation file.
  • The operation occurred during routine patrols and targeted surveillance intended to curb high‑impact crimes in the city’s northern sector.
  • Coverage notes the case aligns with recent federal initiatives against extortion, including a national strategy announced late last year.