Overview

• Authorities say the men attempted to evade an interagency patrol in Parácuaro before being stopped and detained.
• The detainees were identified as Armando L., from Mexico City, and Jonathan Julián “N”, from Hermosillo, both 21.
• Officials report seizing two 7.62-caliber rifles, 18 magazines, 440 rounds, ballistic vests and other tactical equipment.
• The suspects, weapons and gear were transferred to Apatzingán and placed at the disposal of the federal prosecutor for investigation.
• Local outlets attribute the arrests to a response to a reported attack on Guardia Civil and describe the men as alleged CJNG members, which has not been judicially confirmed; no security-force casualties were reported.