Colima authorities arrest alleged Los Mezcales figure

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AF Medios reports that state and federal authorities arrested José Alfredo “N,” known as “El Pirul,” in the municipality of Colima. The operation involved Colima’s Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, the Navy and the State Prosecutor’s Office. Officials said the arrest followed surveillance, intelligence work and interagency coordination after investigators identified a possible location for the suspect.

The state security coordination office identified José Alfredo “N” as an alleged hitman and a probable prominent member of the Independent Cartel of Colima, also known as Los Mezcales. The official statement said investigators have linked the group to several high-impact incidents in the state. Authorities said the suspect had an active arrest warrant for probable responsibility in an aggravated-homicide case. After confirming his identity and ruling out a namesake, officers executed the warrant and informed him of his rights.

Officials said the suspect was taken to the Colima Social Reintegration Center and placed at the disposal of the control judge who requested him. The state statement said the judicial authority will determine his legal situation. AF Medios based its account on the government coordination office’s report and did not cite additional evidence concerning the alleged cartel affiliation or homicide. The report describes accusations and procedural steps attributed to authorities.