Mexicali arrest tied to alleged Los Rusos membership

By Cartel Insider Wire Desk · Edited by Mica Treviño

Tribuna de la Bahía · Sep 17, 2026 · 09:21 CT

What happened

Víctor Alfonso “N,” known as “El Ciego,” was arrested in Mexicali on an active aggravated-homicide warrant and alleged links to Los Rusos, according to Tribuna de la Bahía.

Detienen en Mexicali a “El Ciego”, presunto integrante de “Los Rusos” ligado al Cártel de Sinaloa — Image source: Tribuna de la Bahía

Reporting and context

Federal and state forces arrested Víctor Alfonso “N,” known as “El Ciego,” in Mexicali, Baja California, on allegations that he was a member of “Los Rusos,” a group authorities link to the Sinaloa Cartel, Tribuna de la Bahía reported. The 26-year-old had an active arrest warrant for aggravated homicide.

Authorities also linked him to alleged homicides, extortion, drug distribution, contract killings and threats against security personnel. According to Tribuna de la Bahía, investigators located him near Nicolás Bravo and Álvaro Obregón avenues in Mexicali’s Second Section and confirmed the warrant when they checked his information.

The operation involved the Defense Ministry, Navy, SSPC and National Guard, working with state authorities. Public Security and Citizen Protection Secretary Omar García Harfuch announced the arrest and described “El Ciego” as a member of “Los Rusos.” The report said he was placed at the disposal of judicial authorities while his legal status is determined. The allegations remain under investigation and must be established in court; the report did not provide a conviction.

Contextual English newsroom rewrite based on Tribuna de la Bahía. Claims and allegations remain attributed to the publisher or officials it cites. Read the original report.