Michoacán arrest tied to alleged CJNG extortion links
Manuel Alejandro “N,” known as “El Señor de la T,” was arrested in Michoacán over alleged links to extortion and other crimes, according to El Diario de Chihuahua. Authorities said he allegedly operated as a CJNG regional coordinator in five municipalities.
Manuel Alejandro “N,” known as “El Señor de la T,” was arrested in Michoacán over his alleged links to extortion, kidnapping, homicide, disappearances and retail drug sales, according to El Diario de Chihuahua. The source identified him as an alleged regional coordinator for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Public Security and Citizen Protection Secretary Omar García Harfuch said the detainee allegedly operated in the Bajío area of Michoacán, particularly in Angamacutiro, Penjamillo, Panindícuaro, José Sixto Verduzco and Puruándiro. Authorities reportedly considered him a generator of violence in the area and said he maintained a criminal presence in those municipalities.
El Diario de Chihuahua reported that federal and state personnel carried out the arrest in an operation involving the Michoacán prosecutor’s office, the state Public Security Secretariat, the Defense Ministry, the Navy, the SSPC and the Attorney General’s Office. The allegations and characterization of the detainee remain attributed to the authorities and the source report; the article provided no court finding or additional case status.