The apprehension of the man—identified as a priority target—triggered road blockades throughout the day on Monday.
Authorities confirmed that Alexander “R9” Benavides Flores is the priority target who was detained in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, on Monday, April 27.
The man is known by the alias “R9,” according to his entry in the National Registry of Detentions (RND), maintained by the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC).
“R9” Was Detained Following a Search Warrant
As part of coordinated security and law enforcement operations, federal and state authorities successfully detained the man *in flagrante delicto* (in the act) within the municipality of Reynosa.
Alexander “R9” Benavides Flores is considered a priority target and an alleged member of a criminal group active in the region, the Tamaulipas Security Spokesperson’s Office noted via social media.
The security operations and the subsequent arrest were carried out pursuant to the execution of a search warrant at a property located in the Vicente Guerrero neighborhood of Reynosa.
As a result of this operation, authorities successfully secured the property, along with a 7.62x39mm caliber long gun, ammunition of various calibers, magazines, tactical gear, four vehicles, a cell phone, and various documents.
The spokesperson highlighted that, in previous weeks, threats directed at the emergency response system had been detected in Reynosa; authorship of these threats is attributed to “R9.”
**Operation Sparks Roadblocks in Reynosa**
Following his arrest, several road blockades were reported across the region. A total of eight blockades were confirmed at various locations within the municipalities of Reynosa, Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, and Miguel Alemán.
Additionally, acts of vandalism involving gunfire were reported at at least ten video surveillance sites.
“These incidents were addressed immediately by federal and state authorities who—through continuous and coordinated efforts—implemented measures to restore traffic flow, preserve public order, and safeguard the safety of the citizenry, with no armed confrontations reported,” the spokesperson detailed.
The detainee, along with the seized items, will be placed at the disposal of the Attorney General’s Office (FGR)—headquartered in Reynosa—for the corresponding legal proceedings.
Patrols Maintained in the Region
At present, no high-risk situations have been reported on the highways within the state of Tamaulipas.
Authorities are maintaining continuous patrols throughout the state territory, as well as constant communication and coordination with neighboring jurisdictions, in order to ensure the safety and mobility of the population.
Personnel from the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) participated in the operation, in coordination with the Federal Ministerial Police (AIC), the Secretariat of National Defense, the National Guard, the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) of Tamaulipas, and the Secretariat of Public Security of Tamaulipas.
Source: Milenio
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