Kidnapped individuals rescued, three arrested in San Luis Río Colorado; arsenal and drugs seized

A coordinated operation by law enforcement in San Luis Río Colorado, northern Mexico, has dismantled a violent criminal cell, resulting in the arrest of three suspects and the rescue of several kidnapped individuals. The raid also led to the seizure of a substantial cache of weapons and narcotics.

The Sonora State Attorney General's Office announced that Alexander “N,” 33, Marcos Yovani “N,” 20, and Camilo Antonio “N,” 35, have been ordered to stand trial. They face charges of kidnapping, allegedly targeting individuals from a rival group, and criminal association.

The intervention began early on August 7th when National Guard elements, accompanied by agents from the Ministerial Criminal Investigation Agency (AMIC), responded to a property in the ejido Independencia. Hearing calls for help, officers discovered victims inside. The three suspects were apprehended in the rear of the property, found in possession of multiple firearms.

Subsequent investigations led AMIC, along with forensic teams and support from unified command forces including the State Public Security Police, National Guard, and the Secretariat of National Defense, to execute a search warrant at a residence. Located on Cuarta Street, between Tomás Fernández and Ángel Arias, the property yielded numerous weapons, vehicles, narcotics, tactical gear, and other evidence linked to the ongoing investigation. The seized firearms have been turned over to the Sonora branch of the Federal Attorney General's Office.

Among the confiscated weaponry were 10 assault rifles, including a mini-machine gun, a 7.62x51 caliber rifle with a grenade launcher attachment, and a 9x19 caliber submachine gun. Authorities also recovered 1,147 rounds of ammunition, various magazines, two pickup trucks (a gray Dodge RAM with Texas plates and a black RAM 1500 with California plates), and 16 packages containing granulated narcotics. Additionally, a tactical vest, knee pads, and identification documents were secured as evidence.

According to evidence presented in court, the victims were intercepted on July 30th by armed individuals. They were held against their will for several days before authorities intervened.