Suspected 'Los Vallarta' member arrested in connection with triple homicide

Authorities in Mexico have arrested a man identified as Fernando “N,” who is allegedly linked to the criminal organization known as “Los Vallarta.” The suspect is under investigation for his probable involvement in the murder of three individuals and the attempted homicide of another person. The killings occurred on May 14 in Ecatepec, a municipality in the State of Mexico, and are believed to stem from a dispute between criminal groups vying for territorial control over drug sales.

Agents from the State Attorney General's Office of Mexico (FGJEM) executed an arrest warrant for Fernando “N.” According to the investigation, he arrived at the victims' location with three accomplices and opened fire with firearms, resulting in three deaths and one injury. The assailants left behind a threatening message referencing a figure known as “Lic. Vallarta,” whose criminal structure reportedly originated in Jalisco.

Fernando “N” has been placed in a preventive detention center. If convicted, he faces a potential sentence of up to 70 years for the homicides and up to 46 years for the attempted homicide. This arrest is part of a larger operation that has led to the detention of eight individuals suspected of being members of the “Los Vallarta” cell. This group is allegedly involved in homicides and drug trafficking activities, primarily operating in the municipalities of La Paz and Ecatepec. Among those detained is Fernando “N,” alias “El Lic. Vallarta,” believed to be a leader of the organization.