Mexico Arrests 10 People Linked to Dangerous Crime Group

What Happened?

Imagine there is a big, secret club that does bad things and hurts people. In Mexico, the police caught 10 people who were part of this club. One of them was a very important boss!

• The arrests happened on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
• The boss they caught helps run bad activities in two parts of Mexico called Nayarit and Tlaxcala.
• This club is called the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) — think of it like a nickname for a group that breaks the law.

Who Was the Big Boss Caught?

The police say the leader they caught is named:

• José Guadalupe Ahumada Villegas
• His nickname is "M4" (like a secret code name)
• He helped coordinate the group’s crimes in those two states.

What Bad Things Were They Doing?

All 10 people are connected to many mean and illegal actions, such as:

• Hurting or killing people (homicide)
• Taking people against their will (kidnapping)
• Forcing people to pay money to be safe (extortion)
• Selling illegal drugs
• Stealing from trucks that carry goods (cargo theft)
• Selling guns
• Taking oil from the ground and selling it without permission (illegal fuel sales)

Important Point: These 10 people are members of the CJNG, which is a criminal organization — a group that works together to break the law.

How Did the Police Catch Them?

In Nayarit, police checked 7 buildings in two towns: Tepic and Xalisco.

1. Police went to the buildings with permission to look inside.
2. They found and arrested the 10 people, including "M4".
3. They took away (decomisaron = seized):
   • 3 long guns
   • 3 vehicles (like cars or trucks)
   • Several cell phones

Another Arrest Before This

Before these 10 were caught, Mexican police arrested another person:

• His name is Justo Aurelio Rivera Parrazales
• He is believed to help with money and moving things for a different group called the Cártel del Noreste
• He was caught in Mérida, a city in Yucatán (southeast Mexico)

In that catch, police also took:

• 15 fancy, expensive vehicles
• Other stuff worth more than 145 million pesos (about 8.2 million US dollars)

Important Point: Both arrests show Mexico is working to stop powerful crime groups by catching their leaders and taking their money and tools.

Summary

Mexican authorities arrested 10 members of the CJNG crime group, including a leader nicknamed "M4" who controlled crimes in Nayarit and Tlaxcala. The arrests happened during searches in 7 buildings where guns, cars, and phones were seized. Earlier, another crime-group helper was arrested in Yucatán with very expensive cars and goods worth millions. These actions help weaken dangerous organizations.

FAQ

1. What is the CJNG?
It is a criminal organization in Mexico, also called the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación. They do illegal things like selling drugs and hurting people.

2. Who is "M4"?
"M4" is the nickname of José Guadalupe Ahumada Villegas, a leader of the CJNG caught by police in Nayarit.

3. Why are these arrests a big deal?
Because catching leaders and taking their vehicles, guns, and money makes it harder for crime groups to operate.

4. What was seized from the other arrest in Yucatán?
Police took 15 high-end vehicles and other goods worth over 145 million pesos (around 8.2 million dollars).