Overview
- State and federal forces detained Ernesto Guadalupe “N,” known as “El Rayo,” on Avenida Tulum at Calle Agua in Cancún’s Supermanzana 4 after intercepting a Chevrolet Captiva.
- Authorities identify him as a prioritized target and the alleged operational leader for CJNG in Playa del Carmen.
- A voluntary search recovered 11 firearms of exclusive military use, including six long guns and five pistols with loaded magazines.
- Officers also seized substances resembling crack, cocaine, marijuana, pink pills, several cellphones and the vehicle he was driving.
- The suspect and all seized evidence were placed before the Ministerio Público for charging decisions, and the state prosecutor’s office pledged continued joint operations across Quintana Roo.