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Six 'Pueblo Unido' Gang Members Arrested in Tabasco Following Leader's Capture Image: Especial.
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Six 'Pueblo Unido' Gang Members Arrested in Tabasco Following Leader's Capture

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

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  • Six members of the 'Pueblo Unido' criminal group were arrested in Tabasco.
  • The arrests occurred during a tactical operation that also seized weapons and illicit substances.
  • These detentions follow the capture of the group's leader, Jorge Luis de la Cruz Leรณn, alias 'El Koki,' in Hidalgo.

Authorities in Tabasco have arrested six individuals identified as members of the criminal organization 'Pueblo Unido.' The arrests were made during a strategic operation conducted across several properties in the state capital by elements of the Inter-institutional Force for Tactical Reaction (FIRT) Olmeca.

The individuals apprehended have been identified as Carlos 'N,' Rodolfo 'N' (alias 'Rodas'), Celia 'N,' Yiye 'N' (alias 'Yiyo'), Raรบl 'N' (alias 'Chelo'), and Cristian 'N' (alias 'El Diablo'). They are accused of being key figures in generating violence within the region.

During the tactical intervention, law enforcement seized significant assets, including two long firearms, a .45 caliber pistol, multiple magazines, a total of 52 live rounds of ammunition, and various doses of illicit substances. These items were confiscated as evidence.

These arrests occurred just hours after Omar Garcรญa Harfuch, Secretary of Public Security and Citizen Protection, confirmed the detention of Jorge Luis de la Cruz Leรณn, also known as 'El Koki,' in Hidalgo. 'El Koki' is considered the leader of 'Pueblo Unido' and was a priority target for authorities. He faces arrest warrants for criminal association and home invasion. He was also reportedly an operator for Ulises Pinto Madera, alias 'El Pinto,' who led the group 'La Barredora' and was arrested in July 2025.

Both the detained individuals and the seized evidence have been handed over to the competent authorities. An investigation has been initiated to determine their legal status and proceed with the corresponding legal actions.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.