Two Suspected Los Mezcales Operators Arrested in Colima

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Colima state security officials say two people identified as suspected operators for the Cártel Independiente de Colima, also known as Los Mezcales, were arrested in separate operations in the municipality of Colima. According to a statement carried by Colima Noticias, the arrests followed intelligence work and coordination between the state Public Security and Citizen Protection Secretariat and Mexico's Navy.

The statement identifies the detainees as Francisco "N," also known as "El Amarillo" or "El Cobra," and Herendira "N," also known as "Adelita" or "Abril." Authorities alleged that both were involved in drug distribution and linked to the operational structure of Los Mezcales in the state capital. The report describes their alleged roles as part of the continuing investigation.

Officials also reported the seizure of more than 2,000 doses of a white, granulated substance with characteristics consistent with methamphetamine. The substance was turned over to prosecutorial authorities for laboratory analysis, while the detainees and other evidence were placed at the disposal of the Public Prosecutor's Office.

The Colima security coordination body said prosecutors will continue the investigation and determine the legal status of the two detainees. The source statement cites Article 13 of Mexico's National Code of Criminal Procedure in describing how the detainees are to be treated during the proceedings. Authorities said the operations are part of an effort to reduce the logistical capacity of criminal groups across Colima's municipalities.