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Mexico City Raids Net Six Suspected Tren de Aragua Operatives

The president praised tighter security coordination as authorities pursue a transnational group accused of extortion, trafficking, drug crimes.

Overview

  • Authorities detained Lesli Valeri “N,” described as overseeing proceeds from sexual exploitation, distributing drugs, controlling women victims, and serving as a liaison to La Unión Tepito.
  • Bryan “N,” identified as a financial operator who provided safe houses, was arrested in Iztapalapa under a warrant for human trafficking and organized crime.
  • Coordinated teams from SSPC, FGR/AIC, SSC CDMX, the National Guard, the Army, and the Navy conducted surveillance and court-approved searches in Valle Gómez, Venustiano Carranza.
  • Searches yielded methamphetamine, marijuana, a short firearm, cash, electronic equipment, and a notebook listing names tied to extortion of women in multiple areas of the city.
  • Seven additional arrest warrants were executed inside prisons in Mexico City, Puebla, and Nayarit, and the detainees were presented to the Ministerio Público as legal proceedings move forward.