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Suspected "H1 A1" group member arrested in Iztapalapa with drugs and weapon
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico /Crime & Justice

Suspected "H1 A1" group member arrested in Iztapalapa with drugs and weapon

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Police in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, arrested a man identified as a member of the "H1 A1" criminal group.
  • Authorities seized over 100 doses of suspected drugs, a firearm with ammunition, and two cell phones during the arrest.
  • The group is reportedly involved in drug trafficking, arms dealing, extortion, and homicide in Mexico City and the State of Mexico.

Authorities in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, arrested a man identified as a suspected member of the "H1 A1" criminal group, which is known for generating violence. The arrest by the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) followed a report from a motorist about a speeding vehicle driving dangerously.

During a preventive search of the vehicle, officers discovered 83 small bags and two packages of suspected marijuana, 48 doses of a substance resembling cocaine, and 38 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine. They also found a handgun with a magazine loaded with five rounds and two cell phones. The detained individual, identified as Mario Ivรกn, 29, also known by the alias โ€œEl Queso de Puerco,โ€ was handed over to the Public Ministry along with the seized items and vehicle.

According to SSC investigations, the man allegedly collaborates closely with individuals known as โ€œEl Galletaโ€ and โ€œEl Chaparro,โ€ who reportedly operate under the direction of โ€œEl Alemรกnโ€ and โ€œEl Champi.โ€ This organization is under investigation for its suspected involvement in drug and arms trafficking, extortion, homicide, and other high-impact crimes in both Mexico City and municipalities within the State of Mexico.

The legal status of the detainee will be determined by the Public Ministry as investigations continue.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.