Alleged Top Fuel Trafficker 'Ocra' Arrested at Mexico City Airport

Mexican authorities have apprehended David Vargas Rivera, also known as 'Ocra,' near the Mexico City International Airport (AICM). Rivera is considered a top-priority target and is identified as the most significant leader of illegal fuel ('huachicol') trafficking operations in the State of Mexico.

The arrest was a joint operation involving the Secretariat of the Navy (Semar), the State of Mexico's Attorney General's Office (FGJEM), and specialized police units. Vargas Rivera was already subject to an active arrest warrant for qualified homicide. Investigations suggest he is a key figure within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), operating in municipalities such as Zumpango, Tecámac, and Ecatepec.

Authorities accuse Rivera of involvement in a range of criminal activities, including extortion, drug dealing, homicide, and predatory lending schemes ('cobro gota a gota'). The operation underscores the government's ongoing efforts to combat organized crime and violence, aiming to foster a more secure environment for the public.