9 alleged CJNG members arrested in Michoacán security operation
The CJNG responded to the federal operation by blocking highways in Michoacán at more than 20 points, including by setting vehicles on fire, but most, if not all, of the narco-blockades had been cleared by early Wednesday afternoon. The post 9 alleged CJNG members arrested in Michoacán security operation appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Nine individuals accused of being members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) were apprehended in Michoacán on Wednesday, according to federal security forces. One of those detained was a woman believed to be the daughter of a CJNG regional boss, while another was identified as her romantic partner. The cartel retaliated by blocking roads across the state, setting vehicles ablaze and seizing control at over 20 points.
Most of these blockades were dismantled by Wednesday afternoon. The operation focused on capturing the CJNG boss who ordered attacks on National Guard troops on February 22, 2026, though the alleged leader remained at large. The Mexican Army and other authorities collaborated in the operation, which was facilitated by intelligence work.
Guerrero, known as "Tío Lako," was said to be responsible for the attacks following the arrest of CJNG leader Rubén "El Mencho," who was fatally wounded in a previous operation. The detained individuals were transported to Mexico City and handed over to the Federal Attorney General's Office.
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