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Three Suspected Members of Oaxaca Criminal Group Arrested After Gunfight
Oaxaca state investigators arrested three men during raids on three properties in San Miguel Panixtlahuaca, in the state’s coastal region.
The raids aimed to find and seize narcotics.
A gunfight broke out when officers tried to enter one property, and two state investigative officers were injured by fragments.
Their injuries were described as superficial and not life-threatening.
Police seized drugs and an arsenal of long and short firearms, along with ammunition.
Investigators say the men may belong to the group known as Operativo 666, which is suspected of extortion, drug sales, arms trafficking and other crimes in the area.
The investigation will continue as prosecutors examine the seized material and say they will keep working to dismantle criminal groups in the region.
Oaxaca authorities arrested three suspected members of the “Grupo Operativo 666” after a gunfight during raids in San Miguel Panixtlahuaca.
Two State Investigation Agency officers were slightly injured by fragments during the exchange, and their injuries were not life-threatening.
Authorities said the operation involved searches of three properties to find and seize narcotics.
The Fiscalía General del Estado de Oaxaca said the arrested men are under investigation for alleged involvement in extortion, drug sales, arms trafficking and contract killings.
Officers seized drugs, firearms and ammunition.
- Who
- Oaxaca state authorities arrested Francisco “N,” Manuel “N” and Ignacio “N,” whom investigators suspect belong to the “Grupo Operativo 666.
- What
- Three men were arrested after a gunfight during searches of three properties. Two State Investigation Agency officers were injured.
- When
- Wednesday; the article was published on October 15, 2026.
- Where
- San Miguel Panixtlahuaca, in Oaxaca’s Costa region.
- Why
- The operation aimed to locate and seize narcotics. Authorities also said they are investigating the group’s suspected criminal activities.
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Authorities carried out simultaneous searches of three properties in San Miguel Panixtlahuaca.
Officers encountered gunfire while trying to enter one property, and two State Investigation Agency officers were injured.
Authorities arrested three men and seized drugs, firearms and ammunition.
- Arrests
- Francisco “N,” Manuel “N” and Ignacio “N
- Location
- San Miguel Panixtlahuaca, Costa region, Oaxaca
- Properties searched
- 3
- Officers injured
- 2 State Investigation Agency officers; injuries described as superficial and not life-threatening
- Seized items
- Drugs, long and short firearms, and ammunition