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Seven detained in Culiacán operation linked to Los Rugrats
Federal authorities detained seven people in Culiacán, in the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
Four of those arrested are relatives of Carlos Alberto Páez Pereda, known as “Carlitos Rugrats,” whom authorities describe as a leader of Los Rugrats, a criminal group linked to Los Mayos.
Two cousins were identified as alleged logistics operators for the group; an aunt and an uncle were also among those detained.
Authorities seized firearms, ammunition, cocaine, other drugs, cash and several vehicles.
The arrests followed searches of properties in three communities that investigators said were used for meetings, coordination and logistical support.
Those detained and the seized items were handed to prosecutors, who will continue the investigation and determine their legal status.
Residents disrupted attempts to arrest two more women during the operation, and a journalist was assaulted; residents also accused federal officers of entering homes.
Federal authorities detained seven people in Culiacán, Sinaloa, during an operation targeting the Los Rugrats criminal cell.
Four of those detained were identified as relatives of Carlos Alberto Páez Pereda, known as “Carlitos Rugrats,” whom authorities describe as a leader of the cell.
The operation involved five court-authorized searches at properties in Los Becos, Laguna Colorada and Costa Rica.
Authorities seized firearms, ammunition, drugs, cash, vehicles and electronic devices.
Residents in Laguna Colorada said officers entered homes during the early morning, and a journalist was assaulted.
- Who
- Federal authorities detained seven people, including four relatives of Carlos Alberto Páez Pereda.
- What
- They carried out five searches targeting the Los Rugrats cell and seized weapons, drugs, cash, vehicles and other items.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Culiacán, Sinaloa, including Los Becos, Laguna Colorada and Costa Rica.
- Why
- Authorities said the properties supported meetings, operational coordination, sheltering members and logistical support for the cell.
Residents of Laguna Colorada
Mexican federal authorities
Aspect
Residents of Laguna Colorada
Residents said federal security officers entered homes during the early morning.
Mexican federal authorities
Authorities said the properties were searched under warrants authorized by a judge after intelligence and surveillance work.
Arrests
Residents of Laguna Colorada
Residents said pressure from neighbors led officers to release a young woman, her mother and her daughter, whom officers had tried to arrest.
Mexican federal authorities
Authorities reported that seven people were detained and said they were informed of their legal rights.
Conduct
Residents of Laguna Colorada
Residents reported that a journalist was assaulted during the operation.
Mexican federal authorities
Not stated.
Intelligence work, investigations and fixed and mobile surveillance identified properties in Los Becos, Laguna Colorada and Costa Rica.
A control judge authorized five search warrants based on evidence gathered by investigators.
Federal forces searched properties and detained seven people in Culiacán.
The detainees and seized items were placed at the disposal of the relevant public prosecutor, and the properties remained under ministerial custody.
- People detained
- 7
- Search warrants
- 5
- Relatives detained
- 4, including two cousins and an aunt and uncle
- Search locations
- Los Becos, Laguna Colorada and Costa Rica
- Weapons seized
- 3 long firearms and 1 handgun
- Vehicles seized
- 3 vehicles, 1 razer and 1 motorcycle
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