Mexico Arrests Seventh Suspect Over Acapulco Attack
Mexico said on Sunday it arrested a 30-year-old man in Acapulco, the seventh suspect held over a 2025 attack on federal agents fighting extortion. The post Mexico Arrests Seventh Suspect Over Acapulco Attack appeared first on The Rio Times .
On 11 October 2026, Mexican federal and state forces arrested a 30-year-old man in Acapulco, alleging he was the mastermind behind an October 2025 attack on federal agents. The US State Department warns US citizens to avoid travel to Guerrero state, including Acapulco, due to high crime rates. The arrested suspect, identified only as Eliceo "N", allegedly selected the gunmen involved in the assault.
During the operation, agents repelled an armed attack and one suspected member of the criminal group was killed, though no details on injuries to agents were provided. The ministry seized firearms, ammunition, drugs, and a vehicle. This arrest brings the total number of suspects in custody related to the 2025 attack to seven. The suspect is known as "El Junior" by the press, and is believed to be linked to a gang called Los Rusos.
The Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection stated that the arrested individual faces an existing arrest warrant for homicide. The case stems from the October 2025 incident where extortionists targeted merchants at Acapulco's main market. The arrest is seen as significant for anyone with business or property in the city, and contributes to the broader US-Mexico security agenda against synthetic drugs.
The Mexican security cabinet will continue coordinating with Guerrero authorities against extortion and other serious crimes.
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