Suspected La Unión Tepito Member Arrested in Venustiano Carranza; Drugs and Ammunition Seized

Police in Mexico City have arrested a man suspected of being a member of the notorious La Unión Tepito criminal organization. The arrest took place in the Moctezuma Primera Sección neighborhood of Venustiano Carranza, a borough in the eastern part of the city.

Officers from the Subsecretariat of Intelligence and Police Investigation apprehended the suspect around 3:55 PM at the intersection of Carlos Santana and Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza. According to the police report, officers on patrol observed the man handling several small packages. Upon approaching him, they conducted a search, which led to the discovery of illegal substances and ammunition.

During the search, authorities seized 102 small bags containing a dried green plant, believed to be marijuana, along with 49 wrappers containing a solid, stone-like substance, likely crack cocaine. Additionally, they found a bag with approximately 30 grams of a crystalline substance, suspected to be methamphetamine, and 10 live .223 caliber cartridges. The suspect was also found with a cellphone, a fanny pack, and 600 pesos in cash.

The arrested individual has been identified as Luis Manuel “N,” aged 40. Preliminary investigations suggest he is known by the alias “El Chilo” and allegedly works for a figure identified as “El Diego Gordo,” who is reportedly a member of La Unión Tepito. This criminal group is known to be involved in activities such as extortion, protection rackets, drug trafficking, and arms dealing across various areas of Mexico City. The suspect has been handed over to the Public Ministry, where his legal status will be determined, and forensic analyses will be conducted on the seized items.