Overview

• Bryan Antonio García Luna, 27, identified as a plaza chief for La Familia Michoacana, was arrested in Jilotepec, State of Mexico, during a highway operation near Xhitey alongside Edgar de Jesús Ramos, 25.
• Officers seized a handgun, a magazine, cartridges, 79 doses of crystal meth, a scale and two phones, and both detainees were presented to a public prosecutor.
• Security officials classify García Luna as a priority target tied to killings, kidnappings, extortion, cargo theft and drug retail across Soyaniquilpan, Jilotepec, Aculco, Polotitlán and Acambay.
• In a separate Sept. 27 sweep in Parácuaro, Michoacán, authorities detained Armando L., 21, and Jonathan Julián “N”, 21, and recovered two long guns, multiple magazines, hundreds of rounds and tactical gear.
• The Parácuaro case was executed by an interagency team and handed to the FGR in Apatzingán, while one outlet’s claim of CJNG affiliation and varying weapon counts have not been confirmed by officials.