Four Alleged "Don Pollo" Group Members Ordered to Stand Trial; Pretrial Detention Imposed for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

A judge has ordered four men to stand trial for serious offenses including drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms. Miguel Ángel “N,” alias “El Rossi,” along with José de Jesús “N,” Luis Yael “N,” and José Gael “N,” face charges related to drug dealing and possession of ammunition and a firearm reserved for military use.

The Mexico City Attorney General's Office (FGJ) confirmed that the men have been placed in pretrial detention, meaning they will remain in custody while their case proceeds. The judicial authority has also transferred the case to the federal level, tasking the Attorney General's Office of the Republic (FGR) with continuing the investigation.

Intelligence reports from the FGJ's Investigative Police suggest the detainees are allegedly involved with the criminal organization known as "Don Pollo." This group is reportedly engaged in drug dealing, extortion, and arms trafficking within the region.

The investigation began on August 4 after a citizen reported suspected drug sales at a property in the Carlos Hank González neighborhood of Iztapalapa. Following this tip, investigators gathered evidence, leading a public prosecutor to obtain a search warrant.

During the raid on August 6, authorities apprehended the four men. They seized 56 doses and two bags of drugs, a firearm, 63 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, and three cell phones. The court officially ordered the men to stand trial on August 13.