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Zacatecas authorities detain 14 in Operation Rastrillo multihomicide

State security officials in Zacatecas announced the detention of 14 people after carrying out 17 raids linked to a multihomicide that left ten victims dead on 18 July, five of them hanged from a bridge in the municipalities of Pánuco, Morelos and Saín Alto. The operation, named “Operation Rastrillo”, was conducted by the Coca, Bravo and Alpha groups supported by three helicopters, the Mexican Army, the National Guard and the state police. The Force of Immediate Reaction in Zacatecas (FRIZ) repelled three armed attacks during the raids. Seven of the detainees are considered priority suspects from Durango, Sinaloa and Zacatecas. Investigators intercepted more than 20 telephone lines and seized 36 devices, including phones, DVRs and computers, as part of the investigation.

Entities: Alejandro N · Angel Armando · Argentine police · Arturo Medina Mayoral · Coca, Bravo and Alpha groups · Coca, Bravo, Alpha groups · Cristian Paul Camacho Osnaya · Esteban N · FRIZ (Force of Immediate Reaction Zacatecas) · Federal Highway 45 · Grupo Bravo · Grupo Coca

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Mendoza police detained three people and confiscated cocaine and a replica pistol during operations in Las Heras, Guaymallén and Godoy Cruz. (Police report)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Police in San Martín, Argentina arrested a 21‑year‑old man named Rodríguez and seized 12 homemade cigarettes and five nylon bags containing a green compacted substance. (Police report)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] In Nogales, Sonora, police detained 45‑year‑old Angel Armando and seized 113 packages of cocaine and 11 bags of methamphetamine. (Police report)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Operation Rastrillo in Zacatecas, Mexico resulted in 14 arrests, one dead armed civilian, 17 raids and seizures of weapons and drugs, with seven high‑profile detainees from Durango, Sinaloa and Zacate (Government report)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Mexican customs and security agents seized approximately three kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in a metal piece at Toluca International Airport; no arrests were made. (Agency statement)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In Cancún, police arrested Leidy Tatiana and Jesús Douglas, seized a .380 handgun with 16 cartridges, several doses of a marijuana‑like herb and a Puebla‑registered vehicle. (Police report)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In Concordia, Argentina, authorities closed a drug‑sale point, detained a man and a woman, and seized cocaine, marijuana, cutting tools, 700,200 pesos in cash and two mobile phones. (Police report)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] In Nogales, Sonora, Ángel Armando was detained with 113 packages of cocaine and 11 bags of methamphetamine. (63075600-6cea-477d-94d1-d898eede7560, 22ba0649-876f-4811-b90d-f14c83c8b6df)
  • [● 5 SOURCES] Operation Rastrillo resulted in 14 detentions, one armed civilian killed, and 17 raids. (multiple)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Police in Concordia seized cocaine, marijuana, 700,200 pesos and two cell phones. (7e68a225-563a-4f31-9e3c-aa6b78ec26cb)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities seized approximately three kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in a metal piece at Toluca International Airport. (1e9d50e1-1ec0-490d-9435-d8c6f7fd9781)
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Monte Hermoso officials seized about 120 doses of cocaine and 180 doses of marijuana. (57d0223d-6b53-422d-b975-1d5a79289f0d)

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