# Mexican law enforcement operations against organized crime > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-law-enforcement-operations-against-organized-crime > Updated: 2026-11-03T12:33:27.000Z. Sources: 44. Developments: 3. Mexican security forces have conducted several operations targeting organized crime groups across different regions. In Michoacán, the Secretariat of the Navy and other agencies dismantled the criminal structure of Los Pichilinguillos by arresting three brothers, Leobardo, Leopoldo, and Bernardo Pulido Lombera. The group is alleged to have controlled maritime routes for cocaine trafficking along the Pacific coast and is linked to kidnapping, homicide, and extortion. In Puebla, a joint operation involving the Secretariat of the Navy, the Secretariat of Public Security, and the State Attorney General's Office led to the arrest of three men suspected of being members of a Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) cell: Carlos N., Iván N. (alias “El Tartas”), and Francisco N. The detainees are alleged to have coordinated logistics for drug distribution and participated in violent acts. Authorities seized various narcotics, including over 280 wrappers of suspected methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana, along with a firearm and a vehicle. Between October 14 and October 28, the Secretariat of the Navy reported further actions targeting CJNG structures and other networks in Jalisco, Colima, Sonora, Sinaloa, and Oaxaca. These operations resulted in the arrest of Iván Sánchez Santiago (alias “Comandante Cromo”) in Jalisco and Leopoldo David López Sánchez (alias “Cabo 20”) in Colima. In Sonora and Sinaloa, operations reportedly led to the deaths of individuals identified as leaders of the Los Salazar and Guasave cartels. Recent high-profile arrests include Samuel de la Cruz Anaya, alias “El Panda,” in Veracruz, who is a suspected regional leader for the CJNG linked to kidnapping, extortion, and fuel theft. In the State of Mexico, Lino Adame Soto, alias “El Patrón,” was arrested for his alleged leadership of the “Los Linos” group, which is accused of extortion, homicide, and cocaine trafficking. ## Claims - Lino Adame Soto, alias “El Patrón,” was arrested in Ixtapaluca, Estado de México. (reported by 11 sources) - Lino Adame Soto is the alleged leader of the criminal group Los Linos. (reported by 11 sources) - Los Linos is linked to extortion, homicide, and vehicle theft in Morelos. (reported by 11 sources) - Eight members of Los Linos, including Rodolfo and Carlos Adame Sotelo, were detained in an operation on May 6 in Yautepec. (reported by 10 sources) - The arrest was part of the National Strategy Against Extortion. (reported by 9 sources) - Samuel de la Cruz Anaya, alias El Panda, was arrested in Coatzacoalcos. (reported by 9 sources) - The arrest of Samuel de la Cruz Anaya is part of the Estrategia Refuerzo Coatzacoalcos. (reported by 9 sources) - Authorities seized 398,000 pesos in cash during the arrest of Samuel de la Cruz Anaya. (reported by 8 sources) - Two SSPC officers were injured during the May 6 operation. (reported by 7 sources) - One of the injured officers required emergency surgery. (reported by 7 sources) - Samuel de la Cruz Anaya is allegedly a regional leader of the CJNG in Jáltipan, Cosoleacaque, and Minatitlán. (reported by 7 sources) - Three alleged CJNG members were detained in Puebla's Unidad Antorchista neighborhood. (reported by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-03: Mexican authorities arrest several alleged criminal leaders Mexican authorities arrested several alleged criminal leaders, including a CJNG regional boss in Veracruz, a “Los Linos” leader in Estado de México, and a money laundering suspect in Mexico City. 27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lino-adame-soto-alleged-leader-of-los-linos-arrested-in-estado-de-mxico ### 2026-11-01: Mexico security forces conduct widespread operations against organized crime Mexican security forces conducted major operations against cartels, resulting in numerous arrests in Puebla, Sinaloa, and Sonora, and the seizure of significant quantities of drugs, weapons, and ammunition. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puebla-authorities-arrest-three-alleged-cjng-operatives ### 2026-10-29: Mexican authorities arrest leaders of Los Pichilinguillos in Michoacán Mexican naval and federal forces arrested three leaders of the Los Pichilinguillos criminal group in Michoacán, disrupting cocaine trafficking routes used for distribution to the United States. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-authorities-arrest-leaders-of-los-pichilinguillos-in-michoacn --- Cite as: Mexican law enforcement operations against organized crime. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-law-enforcement-operations-against-organized-crime