Six members of criminal group "La Empresa" detained in Morelos; linked to extortion and protection rackets

Authorities have arrested six individuals identified as members of the criminal group "La Empresa" in the state of Morelos. The detentions occurred early Saturday morning and are linked to serious crimes including extortion, protection rackets, and drug distribution. The operation was announced by Omar García Harfuch, the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, via social media.

The arrests resulted from three search warrants executed in the regions of Atlatlahucan, Yautepec, and Yecapixtla. These actions are part of a broader national effort, the National Strategy Against Extortion. The individuals apprehended are considered key figures generating violence within the region.

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the detainees are identified as generators of violence and are linked to crimes of extortion, protection rackets, and distribution of narcotics.

According to the SSPC, the alleged criminals face arrest warrants for organized crime and crimes against health, indicating the severity of the charges they will confront. The detentions come just one day before the Secretary's scheduled visit to Morelos, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat organized crime in the state.

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the generators of violence have arrest warrants for organized crime and crimes against health.